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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.64, 14,997.96 and 3,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.64, 14,997.96 and 3,073.20 is: 4,609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.64 : 14,997.96 = 3,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.64/14,997.96 = 3,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.64x = 14,997.96 × 3,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.64x = 46,091,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091,730.67/9,998.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.80

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