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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.57, 14,986.76 and 4,157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.57, 14,986.76 and 4,157.55 is: 6,232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.57 : 14,986.76 = 4,157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.57/14,986.76 = 4,157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.57x = 14,986.76 × 4,157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.57x = 62,308,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,308,183.25/9,996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,232.96

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