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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.40, 14,007.30 and 6,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.40, 14,007.30 and 6,869.60 is: 10,295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.40 : 14,007.30 = 6,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.40/14,007.30 = 6,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.40x = 14,007.30 × 6,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.40x = 96,224,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,224,548.08/9,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.36

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