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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.48, 15,004.40 and 4,155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.48, 15,004.40 and 4,155.08 is: 6,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.48 : 15,004.40 = 4,155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.48/15,004.40 = 4,155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.48x = 15,004.40 × 4,155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.48x = 62,344,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,344,482.35/9,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,235.40

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