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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.96, 13,792.44 and 6,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.96, 13,792.44 and 6,017.36 is: 8,303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.96 : 13,792.44 = 6,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.96/13,792.44 = 6,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.96x = 13,792.44 × 6,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.96x = 82,994,076.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,994,076.76/9,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.59

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