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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.46, 14,988.02 and 6,712.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.46, 14,988.02 and 6,712.42 is: 10,062.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.46 : 14,988.02 = 6,712.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.46/14,988.02 = 6,712.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.46x = 14,988.02 × 6,712.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.46x = 100,605,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,605,885.21/9,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.14

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