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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.15, 13,797.22 and 5,460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.15, 13,797.22 and 5,460.68 is: 7,535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.15 : 13,797.22 = 5,460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.15/13,797.22 = 5,460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.15x = 13,797.22 × 5,460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.15x = 75,342,203.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,342,203.31/9,998.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,535.61

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