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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.12, 15,001.80 and 3,759.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.12, 15,001.80 and 3,759.70 is: 5,640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.12 : 15,001.80 = 3,759.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.12/15,001.80 = 3,759.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.12x = 15,001.80 × 3,759.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.12x = 56,402,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,402,267.46/9,999.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.72

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