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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.26, 13,789.59 and 7,336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.26, 13,789.59 and 7,336.98 is: 10,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.26 : 13,789.59 = 7,336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.26/13,789.59 = 7,336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.26x = 13,789.59 × 7,336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.26x = 101,173,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,173,946.04/9,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.21

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