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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.22, 14,989.65 and 2,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.22, 14,989.65 and 2,973.64 is: 4,459.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.22 : 14,989.65 = 2,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.22/14,989.65 = 2,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.22x = 14,989.65 × 2,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.22x = 44,573,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,573,822.83/9,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.07

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