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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.43, 14,966.02 and 9,698.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.43, 14,966.02 and 9,698.80 is: 14,523.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.43 : 14,966.02 = 9,698.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.43/14,966.02 = 9,698.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.43x = 14,966.02 × 9,698.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.43x = 145,152,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,152,434.78/9,994.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.33

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