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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.93, 14,982.80 and 5,067.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.93, 14,982.80 and 5,067.81 is: 7,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.93 : 14,982.80 = 5,067.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.93/14,982.80 = 5,067.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.93x = 14,982.80 × 5,067.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.93x = 75,929,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,929,958.33/9,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,595.33

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