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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.96, 13,794.50 and 6,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.96, 13,794.50 and 6,019.72 is: 8,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.96 : 13,794.50 = 6,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.96/13,794.50 = 6,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.96x = 13,794.50 × 6,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.96x = 83,039,008.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,039,008.10/9,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,307.26

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