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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.53, 14,995.19 and 3,427.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.53, 14,995.19 and 3,427.22 is: 5,140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.53 : 14,995.19 = 3,427.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.53/14,995.19 = 3,427.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.53x = 14,995.19 × 3,427.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.53x = 51,391,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,391,861.13/9,996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.97

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