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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.60, 14,982.10 and 7,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.60, 14,982.10 and 7,676.60 is: 11,505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.60 : 14,982.10 = 7,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.60/14,982.10 = 7,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.60x = 14,982.10 × 7,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.60x = 115,011,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,011,588.86/9,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,505.07

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