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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.08, 15,003.36 and 5,069.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.08, 15,003.36 and 5,069.25 is: 7,608.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.08 : 15,003.36 = 5,069.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.08/15,003.36 = 5,069.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.08x = 15,003.36 × 5,069.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.08x = 76,055,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,055,782.68/9,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.56

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