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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.32, 14,129.40 and 6,952.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.32, 14,129.40 and 6,952.34 is: 10,417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.32 : 14,129.40 = 6,952.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.32/14,129.40 = 6,952.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.32x = 14,129.40 × 6,952.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.32x = 98,232,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,232,392.80/9,429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,417.76

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