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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.56, 13,790.88 and 6,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.56, 13,790.88 and 6,015.42 is: 8,298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.56 : 13,790.88 = 6,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.56/13,790.88 = 6,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.56x = 13,790.88 × 6,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.56x = 82,957,935.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,957,935.37/9,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.65

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