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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.84, 14,992.22 and 2,974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.84, 14,992.22 and 2,974.82 is: 4,462.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.84 : 14,992.22 = 2,974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.84/14,992.22 = 2,974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.84x = 14,992.22 × 2,974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.84x = 44,599,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,599,155.90/9,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.22

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