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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.48, 14,994.73 and 2,600.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.48, 14,994.73 and 2,600.92 is: 3,901.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.48 : 14,994.73 = 2,600.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.48/14,994.73 = 2,600.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.48x = 14,994.73 × 2,600.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.48x = 39,000,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,000,137.14/9,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.39

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