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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.22, 14,986.96 and 5,313.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.22, 14,986.96 and 5,313.09 is: 7,967.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.22 : 14,986.96 = 5,313.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.22/14,986.96 = 5,313.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.22x = 14,986.96 × 5,313.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.22x = 79,627,110.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,627,110.22/9,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,967.32

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