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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.24, 14,168.83 and 6,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.24, 14,168.83 and 6,961.28 is: 10,482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.24 : 14,168.83 = 6,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.24/14,168.83 = 6,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.24x = 14,168.83 × 6,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.24x = 98,633,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,633,158.10/9,409.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,482.59

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