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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.87, 14,995.41 and 3,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.87, 14,995.41 and 3,755.44 is: 5,634.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.87 : 14,995.41 = 3,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.87/14,995.41 = 3,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.87x = 14,995.41 × 3,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.87x = 56,314,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,314,362.53/9,994.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.33

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