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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.88, 14,992.02 and 4,731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.88, 14,992.02 and 4,731.16 is: 7,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.88 : 14,992.02 = 4,731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.88/14,992.02 = 4,731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.88x = 14,992.02 × 4,731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.88x = 70,929,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,929,645.34/9,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.18

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