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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.56, 14,984.91 and 6,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.56, 14,984.91 and 6,251.04 is: 9,369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.56 : 14,984.91 = 6,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.56/14,984.91 = 6,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.56x = 14,984.91 × 6,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.56x = 93,671,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,671,271.81/9,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.41

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