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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.98, 14,999.79 and 5,383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.98, 14,999.79 and 5,383.22 is: 8,077.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.98 : 14,999.79 = 5,383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.98/14,999.79 = 5,383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.98x = 14,999.79 × 5,383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.98x = 80,747,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,747,169.52/9,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.16

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