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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.47, 13,717.85 and 6,688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.47, 13,717.85 and 6,688.16 is: 10,016.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.47 : 13,717.85 = 6,688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.47/13,717.85 = 6,688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.47x = 13,717.85 × 6,688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.47x = 91,747,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,747,176.51/9,159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.64

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