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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.49, 13,797.38 and 6,218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.49, 13,797.38 and 6,218.87 is: 8,585.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.49 : 13,797.38 = 6,218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.49/13,797.38 = 6,218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.49x = 13,797.38 × 6,218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.49x = 85,804,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,804,012.48/9,994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.14

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