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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.51, 15,017.28 and 7,552.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.51, 15,017.28 and 7,552.36 is: 11,347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.51 : 15,017.28 = 7,552.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.51/15,017.28 = 7,552.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.51x = 15,017.28 × 7,552.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.51x = 113,415,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,415,904.78/9,994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,347.82

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