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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.12, 14,996.70 and 4,151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.12, 14,996.70 and 4,151.52 is: 6,228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.12 : 14,996.70 = 4,151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.12/14,996.70 = 4,151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.12x = 14,996.70 × 4,151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.12x = 62,259,099.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,259,099.98/9,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.33

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