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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.03, 14,998.55 and 2,603.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.03, 14,998.55 and 2,603.47 is: 3,905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.03 : 14,998.55 = 2,603.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.03/14,998.55 = 2,603.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.03x = 14,998.55 × 2,603.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.03x = 39,048,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,048,267.00/9,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.20

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