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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.60, 14,995.80 and 5,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.60, 14,995.80 and 5,067.60 is: 7,599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.60 : 14,995.80 = 5,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.60/14,995.80 = 5,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.60x = 14,995.80 × 5,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.60x = 75,992,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,992,716.08/9,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.58

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