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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.10, 13,998.15 and 6,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.10, 13,998.15 and 6,877.80 is: 10,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.10 : 13,998.15 = 6,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.10/13,998.15 = 6,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.10x = 13,998.15 × 6,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.10x = 96,276,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,276,476.07/9,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.70

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