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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.97, 13,795.97 and 6,466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.97, 13,795.97 and 6,466.33 is: 8,923.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.97 : 13,795.97 = 6,466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.97/13,795.97 = 6,466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.97x = 13,795.97 × 6,466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.97x = 89,209,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,209,315.98/9,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,923.64

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