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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.22, 14,967.36 and 6,860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.22, 14,967.36 and 6,860.88 is: 10,269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.22 : 14,967.36 = 6,860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.22/14,967.36 = 6,860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.22x = 14,967.36 × 6,860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.22x = 102,689,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,689,260.88/9,999.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.73

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