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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.44, 14,991.72 and 4,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.44, 14,991.72 and 4,071.44 is: 6,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.44 : 14,991.72 = 4,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.44/14,991.72 = 4,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.44x = 14,991.72 × 4,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.44x = 61,037,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,037,888.48/9,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,107.18

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