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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.55, 14,999.46 and 3,425.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.55, 14,999.46 and 3,425.59 is: 5,138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.55 : 14,999.46 = 3,425.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.55/14,999.46 = 3,425.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.55x = 14,999.46 × 3,425.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.55x = 51,382,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,382,000.18/9,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.43

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