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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.41, 15,003.76 and 5,069.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.41, 15,003.76 and 5,069.45 is: 7,608.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.41 : 15,003.76 = 5,069.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.41/15,003.76 = 5,069.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.41x = 15,003.76 × 5,069.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.41x = 76,060,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,060,811.13/9,996.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,608.81

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