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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.48, 14,993.78 and 3,754.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.48, 14,993.78 and 3,754.49 is: 5,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.48 : 14,993.78 = 3,754.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.48/14,993.78 = 3,754.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.48x = 14,993.78 × 3,754.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.48x = 56,293,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,293,903.33/9,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.50

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