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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,434.58, 14,154.14 and 6,666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,434.58, 14,154.14 and 6,666.71 is: 10,001.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,434.58 : 14,154.14 = 6,666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,434.58/14,154.14 = 6,666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,434.58x = 14,154.14 × 6,666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,434.58x = 94,361,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,361,492.58/9,434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.67

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