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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.06, 14,999.19 and 3,758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.06, 14,999.19 and 3,758.12 is: 5,637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.06 : 14,999.19 = 3,758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.06/14,999.19 = 3,758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.06x = 14,999.19 × 3,758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.06x = 56,368,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,368,755.92/9,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.97

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