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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994, 14,983.36 and 6,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994, 14,983.36 and 6,044.40 is: 9,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994 : 14,983.36 = 6,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994/14,983.36 = 6,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994x = 14,983.36 × 6,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994x = 90,565,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,565,421.18/9,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.98

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