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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.98, 14,114.26 and 7,084.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.98, 14,114.26 and 7,084.61 is: 10,612.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.98 : 14,114.26 = 7,084.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.98/14,114.26 = 7,084.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.98x = 14,114.26 × 7,084.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.98x = 99,994,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,994,027.54/9,421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,612.85

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