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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.08, 14,999.07 and 2,604.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.08, 14,999.07 and 2,604.29 is: 3,906.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.08 : 14,999.07 = 2,604.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.08/14,999.07 = 2,604.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.08x = 14,999.07 × 2,604.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.08x = 39,061,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,061,862.78/9,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.55

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