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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.83, 13,802.04 and 6,638.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.83, 13,802.04 and 6,638.94 is: 9,165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.83 : 13,802.04 = 6,638.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.83/13,802.04 = 6,638.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.83x = 13,802.04 × 6,638.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.83x = 91,630,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,630,915.44/9,997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.08

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