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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.38, 14,992.77 and 4,731.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.38, 14,992.77 and 4,731.66 is: 7,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.38 : 14,992.77 = 4,731.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.38/14,992.77 = 4,731.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.38x = 14,992.77 × 4,731.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.38x = 70,940,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,940,690.10/9,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.93

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