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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.43, 13,759.56 and 6,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.43, 13,759.56 and 6,709.60 is: 10,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.43 : 13,759.56 = 6,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.43/13,759.56 = 6,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.43x = 13,759.56 × 6,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.43x = 92,321,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,321,143.78/9,168.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.46

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