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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.83, 14,993.48 and 3,332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.83, 14,993.48 and 3,332.90 is: 4,998.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.83 : 14,993.48 = 3,332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.83/14,993.48 = 3,332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.83x = 14,993.48 × 3,332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.83x = 49,971,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,971,721.60/9,997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.26

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