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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.44, 13,791.96 and 5,518.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.44, 13,791.96 and 5,518.10 is: 7,614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.44 : 13,791.96 = 5,518.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.44/13,791.96 = 5,518.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.44x = 13,791.96 × 5,518.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.44x = 76,105,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,105,414.48/9,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,614.78

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