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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.66, 14,975.91 and 5,600.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.66, 14,975.91 and 5,600.82 is: 8,390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.66 : 14,975.91 = 5,600.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.66/14,975.91 = 5,600.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.66x = 14,975.91 × 5,600.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.66x = 83,877,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,877,376.25/9,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.54

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