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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997.44, 14,994.72 and 6,288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997.44, 14,994.72 and 6,288.36 is: 9,431.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997.44 : 14,994.72 = 6,288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997.44/14,994.72 = 6,288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997.44x = 14,994.72 × 6,288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997.44x = 94,292,197.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,292,197.46/9,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.63

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