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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.41, 13,792.37 and 5,518.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.41, 13,792.37 and 5,518.35 is: 7,615.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.41 : 13,792.37 = 5,518.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.41/13,792.37 = 5,518.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.41x = 13,792.37 × 5,518.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.41x = 76,111,097.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,111,097.40/9,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,615.37

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