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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.31, 14,988.73 and 3,753.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.31, 14,988.73 and 3,753.84 is: 5,629.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.31 : 14,988.73 = 3,753.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.31/14,988.73 = 3,753.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.31x = 14,988.73 × 3,753.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.31x = 56,265,284.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,265,284.84/9,994.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.73

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