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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.98, 14,970.18 and 7,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.98, 14,970.18 and 7,064.40 is: 10,580.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.98 : 14,970.18 = 7,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.98/14,970.18 = 7,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.98x = 14,970.18 × 7,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.98x = 105,755,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,755,339.59/9,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,580.85

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