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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.53, 14,991.27 and 3,331.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.53, 14,991.27 and 3,331.67 is: 4,995.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.53 : 14,991.27 = 3,331.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.53/14,991.27 = 3,331.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.53x = 14,991.27 × 3,331.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.53x = 49,946,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,946,012.93/9,997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.83

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