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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.06, 15,008.70 and 5,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.06, 15,008.70 and 5,847 is: 8,776.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.06 : 15,008.70 = 5,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.06/15,008.70 = 5,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.06x = 15,008.70 × 5,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.06x = 87,755,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,755,868.90/9,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,776.41

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