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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.74, 14,992.08 and 5,550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.74, 14,992.08 and 5,550.32 is: 8,325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.74 : 14,992.08 = 5,550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.74/14,992.08 = 5,550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.74x = 14,992.08 × 5,550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.74x = 83,210,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,210,841.47/9,994.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.46

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