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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.75, 14,999.76 and 3,074.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.75, 14,999.76 and 3,074.25 is: 4,611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.75 : 14,999.76 = 3,074.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.75/14,999.76 = 3,074.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.75x = 14,999.76 × 3,074.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.75x = 46,113,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,113,012.18/9,999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.42

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