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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.52, 14,994.84 and 4,153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.52, 14,994.84 and 4,153.14 is: 6,229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.52 : 14,994.84 = 4,153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.52/14,994.84 = 4,153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.52x = 14,994.84 × 4,153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.52x = 62,275,669.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,275,669.80/9,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,229.73

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