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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.44, 14,993.16 and 6,287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.44, 14,993.16 and 6,287.36 is: 9,430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.44 : 14,993.16 = 6,287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.44/14,993.16 = 6,287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.44x = 14,993.16 × 6,287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.44x = 94,267,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,267,394.46/9,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.10

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