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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.76, 14,045.86 and 6,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.76, 14,045.86 and 6,246.62 is: 9,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.76 : 14,045.86 = 6,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.76/14,045.86 = 6,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.76x = 14,045.86 × 6,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.76x = 87,739,105.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,739,105.11/9,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.08

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