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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.80, 14,982.60 and 7,772.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.80, 14,982.60 and 7,772.40 is: 11,651.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.80 : 14,982.60 = 7,772.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.80/14,982.60 = 7,772.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.80x = 14,982.60 × 7,772.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.80x = 116,450,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,450,760.24/9,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,651.13

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