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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.40, 14,979.90 and 8,539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.40, 14,979.90 and 8,539.40 is: 12,795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.40 : 14,979.90 = 8,539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.40/14,979.90 = 8,539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.40x = 14,979.90 × 8,539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.40x = 127,919,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,919,358.06/9,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.26

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