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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.80, 14,975.10 and 8,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.80, 14,975.10 and 8,903.40 is: 13,335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.80 : 14,975.10 = 8,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.80/14,975.10 = 8,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.80x = 14,975.10 × 8,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.80x = 133,329,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,329,305.34/9,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.86

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