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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.32, 14,176.53 and 6,966.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.32, 14,176.53 and 6,966.41 is: 10,490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.32 : 14,176.53 = 6,966.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.32/14,176.53 = 6,966.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.32x = 14,176.53 × 6,966.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.32x = 98,759,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,759,449.47/9,414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.35

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