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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,378.41, 14,055.30 and 6,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,378.41, 14,055.30 and 6,901.64 is: 10,343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,378.41 : 14,055.30 = 6,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,378.41/14,055.30 = 6,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,378.41x = 14,055.30 × 6,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,378.41x = 97,004,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,004,550.42/9,378.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,343.40

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