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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.42, 15,005.26 and 5,070.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.42, 15,005.26 and 5,070.46 is: 7,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.42 : 15,005.26 = 5,070.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.42/15,005.26 = 5,070.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.42x = 15,005.26 × 5,070.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.42x = 76,083,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,083,570.62/9,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,610.32

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