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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.48, 13,795.08 and 6,018.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.48, 13,795.08 and 6,018.32 is: 8,303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.48 : 13,795.08 = 6,018.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.48/13,795.08 = 6,018.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.48x = 13,795.08 × 6,018.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.48x = 83,023,205.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,023,205.87/9,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.58

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