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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.36, 14,983.89 and 7,523.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.36, 14,983.89 and 7,523.53 is: 11,277.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.36 : 14,983.89 = 7,523.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.36/14,983.89 = 7,523.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.36x = 14,983.89 × 7,523.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.36x = 112,731,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,731,764.54/9,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,277.28

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