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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.64, 13,999.20 and 6,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.64, 13,999.20 and 6,718.40 is: 10,056.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.64 : 13,999.20 = 6,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.64/13,999.20 = 6,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.64x = 13,999.20 × 6,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.64x = 94,052,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,052,225.28/9,352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,056.22

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