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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.14, 13,724.22 and 6,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.14, 13,724.22 and 6,961.16 is: 10,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.14 : 13,724.22 = 6,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.14/13,724.22 = 6,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.14x = 13,724.22 × 6,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.14x = 95,536,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,536,491.30/9,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.73

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