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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.80, 15,001.02 and 5,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.80, 15,001.02 and 5,375.40 is: 8,065.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.80 : 15,001.02 = 5,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.80/15,001.02 = 5,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.80x = 15,001.02 × 5,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.80x = 80,636,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,636,482.91/9,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,065.42

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