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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.20, 14,995.80 and 5,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.20, 14,995.80 and 5,389.20 is: 8,083.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.20 : 14,995.80 = 5,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.20/14,995.80 = 5,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.20x = 14,995.80 × 5,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.20x = 80,815,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,815,365.36/9,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.80

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