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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.07, 14,988.98 and 5,844.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.07, 14,988.98 and 5,844.19 is: 8,763.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.07 : 14,988.98 = 5,844.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.07/14,988.98 = 5,844.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.07x = 14,988.98 × 5,844.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.07x = 87,598,418.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,598,418.86/9,996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,763.29

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