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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.44, 14,137.54 and 6,655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.44, 14,137.54 and 6,655.54 is: 9,984.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.44 : 14,137.54 = 6,655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.44/14,137.54 = 6,655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.44x = 14,137.54 × 6,655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.44x = 94,092,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,092,910.99/9,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,984.98

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