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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.68, 14,992.07 and 4,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.68, 14,992.07 and 4,151.30 is: 6,226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.68 : 14,992.07 = 4,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.68/14,992.07 = 4,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.68x = 14,992.07 × 4,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.68x = 62,236,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,236,507.83/9,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,226.96

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