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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.40, 14,987.40 and 5,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.40, 14,987.40 and 5,615.20 is: 8,418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.40 : 14,987.40 = 5,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.40/14,987.40 = 5,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.40x = 14,987.40 × 5,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.40x = 84,157,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,157,248.48/9,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,418.76

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