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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.74, 14,985.95 and 7,525.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.74, 14,985.95 and 7,525.61 is: 11,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.74 : 14,985.95 = 7,525.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.74/14,985.95 = 7,525.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.74x = 14,985.95 × 7,525.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.74x = 112,778,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,778,340.25/9,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,279.26

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