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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.60, 15,001.17 and 5,067.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.60, 15,001.17 and 5,067.73 is: 7,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.60 : 15,001.17 = 5,067.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.60/15,001.17 = 5,067.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.60x = 15,001.17 × 5,067.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.60x = 76,021,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,021,879.24/9,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.30

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