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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.68, 13,793.76 and 6,015.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.68, 13,793.76 and 6,015.96 is: 8,302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.68 : 13,793.76 = 6,015.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.68/13,793.76 = 6,015.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.68x = 13,793.76 × 6,015.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.68x = 82,982,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,982,708.41/9,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,302.69

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