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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.17, 15,006.47 and 5,071.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.17, 15,006.47 and 5,071.26 is: 7,611.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.17 : 15,006.47 = 5,071.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.17/15,006.47 = 5,071.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.17x = 15,006.47 × 5,071.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.17x = 76,101,723.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,101,723.73/9,998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,611.57

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