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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.97, 14,126.96 and 6,837.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.97, 14,126.96 and 6,837.31 is: 10,255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.97 : 14,126.96 = 6,837.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.97/14,126.96 = 6,837.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.97x = 14,126.96 × 6,837.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.97x = 96,590,404.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,590,404.88/9,417.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,255.97

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