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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.18, 14,996.93 and 3,672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.18, 14,996.93 and 3,672.68 is: 5,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.18 : 14,996.93 = 3,672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.18/14,996.93 = 3,672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.18x = 14,996.93 × 3,672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.18x = 55,078,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,078,924.87/9,999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,508.34

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