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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.37, 13,792.68 and 6,222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.37, 13,792.68 and 6,222.15 is: 8,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.37 : 13,792.68 = 6,222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.37/13,792.68 = 6,222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.37x = 13,792.68 × 6,222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.37x = 85,820,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,820,123.86/9,998.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.41

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