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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.03, 14,993.52 and 3,333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.03, 14,993.52 and 3,333.18 is: 4,998.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.03 : 14,993.52 = 3,333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.03/14,993.52 = 3,333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.03x = 14,993.52 × 3,333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.03x = 49,976,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,976,100.99/9,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.09

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