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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.60, 14,993.40 and 7,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.60, 14,993.40 and 7,216.40 is: 10,824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.60 : 14,993.40 = 7,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.60/14,993.40 = 7,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.60x = 14,993.40 × 7,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.60x = 108,198,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,198,371.76/9,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,824.60

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