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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.41, 14,987.03 and 5,835.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.41, 14,987.03 and 5,835.69 is: 8,750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.41 : 14,987.03 = 5,835.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.41/14,987.03 = 5,835.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.41x = 14,987.03 × 5,835.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.41x = 87,459,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,459,631.92/9,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.85

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