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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.99, 14,983.56 and 3,422.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.99, 14,983.56 and 3,422.59 is: 5,128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.99 : 14,983.56 = 3,422.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.99/14,983.56 = 3,422.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.99x = 14,983.56 × 3,422.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.99x = 51,282,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,282,545.16/9,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.26

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