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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.07, 14,994.36 and 6,287.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.07, 14,994.36 and 6,287.67 is: 9,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.07 : 14,994.36 = 6,287.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.07/14,994.36 = 6,287.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.07x = 14,994.36 × 6,287.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.07x = 94,279,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,279,587.54/9,997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.73

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