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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.20, 14,997.30 and 5,390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.20, 14,997.30 and 5,390.20 is: 8,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.20 : 14,997.30 = 5,390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.20/14,997.30 = 5,390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.20x = 14,997.30 × 5,390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.20x = 80,838,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,838,446.46/9,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,085.30

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