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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.58, 14,999.16 and 2,603.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.58, 14,999.16 and 2,603.87 is: 3,905.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.58 : 14,999.16 = 2,603.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.58/14,999.16 = 2,603.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.58x = 14,999.16 × 2,603.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.58x = 39,055,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,055,910.01/9,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.76

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