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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.20, 14,991.56 and 3,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.20, 14,991.56 and 3,068.70 is: 4,603.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.20 : 14,991.56 = 3,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.20/14,991.56 = 3,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.20x = 14,991.56 × 3,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.20x = 46,004,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004,600.17/9,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.13

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