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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.16, 14,976.66 and 5,601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.16, 14,976.66 and 5,601.32 is: 8,391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.16 : 14,976.66 = 5,601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.16/14,976.66 = 5,601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.16x = 14,976.66 × 5,601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.16x = 83,889,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,889,065.19/9,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.29

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