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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.44, 14,991.66 and 6,286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.44, 14,991.66 and 6,286.36 is: 9,428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.44 : 14,991.66 = 6,286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.44/14,991.66 = 6,286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.44x = 14,991.66 × 6,286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.44x = 94,242,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,242,971.76/9,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.60

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