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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.97, 14,121.56 and 6,929.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.97, 14,121.56 and 6,929.88 is: 10,435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.97 : 14,121.56 = 6,929.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.97/14,121.56 = 6,929.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.97x = 14,121.56 × 6,929.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.97x = 97,860,716.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,860,716.21/9,377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.17

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