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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.74, 14,172.60 and 6,963.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.74, 14,172.60 and 6,963.78 is: 10,486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.74 : 14,172.60 = 6,963.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.74/14,172.60 = 6,963.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.74x = 14,172.60 × 6,963.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.74x = 98,694,868.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,694,868.43/9,411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.36

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