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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314, 13,973.16 and 6,712.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314, 13,973.16 and 6,712.28 is: 10,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314 : 13,973.16 = 6,712.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314/13,973.16 = 6,712.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314x = 13,973.16 × 6,712.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314x = 93,791,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,791,762.40/9,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.98

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