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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.14, 14,995.98 and 4,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.14, 14,995.98 and 4,076.76 is: 6,115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.14 : 14,995.98 = 4,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.14/14,995.98 = 4,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.14x = 14,995.98 × 4,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.14x = 61,135,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,135,011.42/9,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,115.25

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