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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.48, 13,792.32 and 6,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.48, 13,792.32 and 6,016.32 is: 8,300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.48 : 13,792.32 = 6,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.48/13,792.32 = 6,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.48x = 13,792.32 × 6,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.48x = 82,979,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,979,010.66/9,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.82

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