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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.60, 14,991.90 and 5,611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.60, 14,991.90 and 5,611.96 is: 8,417.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.60 : 14,991.90 = 5,611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.60/14,991.90 = 5,611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.60x = 14,991.90 × 5,611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.60x = 84,133,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,133,943.12/9,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,417.94

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