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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.12, 14,993.46 and 3,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.12, 14,993.46 and 3,070.20 is: 4,605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.12 : 14,993.46 = 3,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.12/14,993.46 = 3,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.12x = 14,993.46 × 3,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.12x = 46,032,920.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032,920.89/9,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.08

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