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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.06, 14,979.47 and 8,912.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.06, 14,979.47 and 8,912.12 is: 13,352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.06 : 14,979.47 = 8,912.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.06/14,979.47 = 8,912.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.06x = 14,979.47 × 8,912.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.06x = 133,498,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,498,714.72/9,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.47

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