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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.36, 14,993.71 and 3,420.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.36, 14,993.71 and 3,420.68 is: 5,131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.36 : 14,993.71 = 3,420.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.36/14,993.71 = 3,420.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.36x = 14,993.71 × 3,420.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.36x = 51,288,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,288,684.74/9,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.76

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