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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.17, 14,997.74 and 4,448.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.17, 14,997.74 and 4,448.97 is: 6,675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.17 : 14,997.74 = 4,448.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.17/14,997.74 = 4,448.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.17x = 14,997.74 × 4,448.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.17x = 66,724,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,724,473.08/9,996.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,675.01

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