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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.29, 14,991.57 and 3,753.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.29, 14,991.57 and 3,753.15 is: 5,629.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.29 : 14,991.57 = 3,753.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.29/14,991.57 = 3,753.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.29x = 14,991.57 × 3,753.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.29x = 56,265,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,265,610.95/9,994.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.78

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