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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,428.32, 14,127.90 and 6,951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,428.32, 14,127.90 and 6,951.34 is: 10,416.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,428.32 : 14,127.90 = 6,951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,428.32/14,127.90 = 6,951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,428.32x = 14,127.90 × 6,951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,428.32x = 98,207,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,207,836.39/9,428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.26

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