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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.32, 14,126.40 and 6,950.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.32, 14,126.40 and 6,950.34 is: 10,414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.32 : 14,126.40 = 6,950.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.32/14,126.40 = 6,950.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.32x = 14,126.40 × 6,950.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.32x = 98,183,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,183,282.98/9,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,414.76

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