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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.07, 14,996.02 and 3,423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.07, 14,996.02 and 3,423.92 is: 5,136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.07 : 14,996.02 = 3,423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.07/14,996.02 = 3,423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.07x = 14,996.02 × 3,423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.07x = 51,345,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,345,201.73/9,997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.02

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