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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.35, 13,942.95 and 6,615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.35, 13,942.95 and 6,615.60 is: 9,923.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.35 : 13,942.95 = 6,615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.35/13,942.95 = 6,615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.35x = 13,942.95 × 6,615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.35x = 92,240,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,240,980.02/9,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,923.35

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