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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.62, 15,001.04 and 3,759.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.62, 15,001.04 and 3,759.19 is: 5,639.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.62 : 15,001.04 = 3,759.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.62/15,001.04 = 3,759.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.62x = 15,001.04 × 3,759.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.62x = 56,391,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,391,759.56/9,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.95

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