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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.26, 14,143.22 and 6,659.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.26, 14,143.22 and 6,659.36 is: 9,990.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.26 : 14,143.22 = 6,659.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.26/14,143.22 = 6,659.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.26x = 14,143.22 × 6,659.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.26x = 94,184,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,184,793.54/9,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.69

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