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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.16, 13,980.96 and 6,851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.16, 13,980.96 and 6,851.76 is: 10,284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.16 : 13,980.96 = 6,851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.16/13,980.96 = 6,851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.16x = 13,980.96 × 6,851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.16x = 95,794,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,794,182.49/9,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,284.79

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