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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.64, 14,991.96 and 3,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.64, 14,991.96 and 3,069.20 is: 4,603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.64 : 14,991.96 = 3,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.64/14,991.96 = 3,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.64x = 14,991.96 × 3,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.64x = 46,013,323.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,013,323.63/9,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.80

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