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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.48, 14,994.87 and 5,839.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.48, 14,994.87 and 5,839.48 is: 8,758.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.48 : 14,994.87 = 5,839.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.48/14,994.87 = 5,839.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.48x = 14,994.87 × 5,839.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.48x = 87,562,243.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,562,243.47/9,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,758.43

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