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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.70, 14,998.06 and 7,403.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.70, 14,998.06 and 7,403.46 is: 11,105.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.70 : 14,998.06 = 7,403.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.70/14,998.06 = 7,403.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.70x = 14,998.06 × 7,403.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.70x = 111,037,537.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,037,537.29/9,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.20

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