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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.16, 13,794.61 and 6,017.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.16, 13,794.61 and 6,017.68 is: 8,306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.16 : 13,794.61 = 6,017.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.16/13,794.61 = 6,017.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.16x = 13,794.61 × 6,017.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.16x = 83,011,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,011,548.70/9,993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.84

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