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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.34, 13,792.72 and 5,518.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.34, 13,792.72 and 5,518.07 is: 7,615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.34 : 13,792.72 = 5,518.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.34/13,792.72 = 5,518.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.34x = 13,792.72 × 5,518.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.34x = 76,109,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,109,242.73/9,994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,615.24

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