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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.44, 13,800.40 and 6,022.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.44, 13,800.40 and 6,022.56 is: 8,311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.44 : 13,800.40 = 6,022.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.44/13,800.40 = 6,022.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.44x = 13,800.40 × 6,022.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.44x = 83,113,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,113,737.02/9,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.84

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