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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.59, 14,029.23 and 6,717.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.59, 14,029.23 and 6,717.18 is: 10,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.59 : 14,029.23 = 6,717.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.59/14,029.23 = 6,717.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.59x = 14,029.23 × 6,717.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.59x = 94,236,863.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,236,863.17/9,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.49

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