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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.15, 13,796.37 and 6,459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.15, 13,796.37 and 6,459.10 is: 8,916.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.15 : 13,796.37 = 6,459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.15/13,796.37 = 6,459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.15x = 13,796.37 × 6,459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.15x = 89,112,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,112,133.47/9,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,916.43

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