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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.40, 14,998.90 and 4,803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.40, 14,998.90 and 4,803.92 is: 7,209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.40 : 14,998.90 = 4,803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.40/14,998.90 = 4,803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.40x = 14,998.90 × 4,803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.40x = 72,053,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,053,515.69/9,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.39

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