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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.67, 14,980.42 and 5,622.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.67, 14,980.42 and 5,622.67 is: 8,425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.67 : 14,980.42 = 5,622.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.67/14,980.42 = 5,622.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.67x = 14,980.42 × 5,622.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.67x = 84,229,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,229,958.12/9,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,425.80

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