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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.20, 14,134.94 and 6,960.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.20, 14,134.94 and 6,960.17 is: 10,444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.20 : 14,134.94 = 6,960.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.20/14,134.94 = 6,960.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.20x = 14,134.94 × 6,960.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.20x = 98,381,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,381,585.34/9,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.79

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