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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,449.16, 14,426.36 and 6,917.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,449.16, 14,426.36 and 6,917.32 is: 9,550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,449.16 : 14,426.36 = 6,917.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,449.16/14,426.36 = 6,917.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,449.16x = 14,426.36 × 6,917.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,449.16x = 99,791,748.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,791,748.56/10,449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.22

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