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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.89, 13,801.18 and 9,671.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.89, 13,801.18 and 9,671.30 is: 13,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.89 : 13,801.18 = 9,671.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.89/13,801.18 = 9,671.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.89x = 13,801.18 × 9,671.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.89x = 133,475,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,475,303.78/9,999.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.68

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