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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.56, 14,997.96 and 6,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.56, 14,997.96 and 6,050.68 is: 9,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.56 : 14,997.96 = 6,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.56/14,997.96 = 6,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.56x = 14,997.96 × 6,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.56x = 90,747,856.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,747,856.61/9,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,076.09

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