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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.40, 13,792.72 and 5,746.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.40, 13,792.72 and 5,746.84 is: 7,930.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.40 : 13,792.72 = 5,746.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.40/13,792.72 = 5,746.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.40x = 13,792.72 × 5,746.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.40x = 79,264,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,264,555.00/9,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.90

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