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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.84, 15,000 and 3,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.84, 15,000 and 3,426 is: 5,139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.84 : 15,000 = 3,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.84/15,000 = 3,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.84x = 15,000 × 3,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.84x = 51,390,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,390,000/9,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.08

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