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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.17, 14,982.67 and 5,624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.17, 14,982.67 and 5,624.17 is: 8,428.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.17 : 14,982.67 = 5,624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.17/14,982.67 = 5,624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.17x = 14,982.67 × 5,624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.17x = 84,265,083.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,265,083.13/9,998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,428.05

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