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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.54, 14,997.95 and 3,334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.54, 14,997.95 and 3,334.92 is: 5,002.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.54 : 14,997.95 = 3,334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.54/14,997.95 = 3,334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.54x = 14,997.95 × 3,334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.54x = 50,016,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,016,971.75/9,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.43

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