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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.44, 14,997.11 and 2,602.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.44, 14,997.11 and 2,602.01 is: 3,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.44 : 14,997.11 = 2,602.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.44/14,997.11 = 2,602.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.44x = 14,997.11 × 2,602.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.44x = 39,022,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,022,542.20/9,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.25

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