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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.17, 13,792.87 and 6,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.17, 13,792.87 and 6,462.52 is: 8,915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.17 : 13,792.87 = 6,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.17/13,792.87 = 6,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.17x = 13,792.87 × 6,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.17x = 89,136,698.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,136,698.23/9,998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,915.30

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