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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.56, 13,797.96 and 6,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.56, 13,797.96 and 6,016.56 is: 8,306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.56 : 13,797.96 = 6,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.56/13,797.96 = 6,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.56x = 13,797.96 × 6,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.56x = 83,016,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,016,254.22/9,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.14

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