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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.41, 15,005.26 and 5,070.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.41, 15,005.26 and 5,070.45 is: 7,610.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.41 : 15,005.26 = 5,070.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.41/15,005.26 = 5,070.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.41x = 15,005.26 × 5,070.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.41x = 76,083,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,083,420.57/9,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.31

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