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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.54, 14,972.26 and 5,830.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.54, 14,972.26 and 5,830.30 is: 8,732.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.54 : 14,972.26 = 5,830.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.54/14,972.26 = 5,830.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.54x = 14,972.26 × 5,830.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.54x = 87,292,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,292,767.48/9,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,732.30

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