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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.24, 14,995.63 and 3,671.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.24, 14,995.63 and 3,671.83 is: 5,507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.24 : 14,995.63 = 3,671.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.24/14,995.63 = 3,671.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.24x = 14,995.63 × 3,671.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.24x = 55,061,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,061,427.44/9,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.11

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