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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.16, 13,791.92 and 5,517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.16, 13,791.92 and 5,517.76 is: 7,614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.16 : 13,791.92 = 5,517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.16/13,791.92 = 5,517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.16x = 13,791.92 × 5,517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.16x = 76,100,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,100,504.50/9,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,614.50

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