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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.49, 14,998.36 and 9,216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.49, 14,998.36 and 9,216.49 is: 13,823.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.49 : 14,998.36 = 9,216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.49/14,998.36 = 9,216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.49x = 14,998.36 × 9,216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.49x = 138,232,188.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,232,188.87/9,999.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.92

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