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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994, 13,778.90 and 8,194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994, 13,778.90 and 8,194.85 is: 11,298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994 : 13,778.90 = 8,194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994/13,778.90 = 8,194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994x = 13,778.90 × 8,194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994x = 112,916,018.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,916,018.67/9,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,298.38

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