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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.96, 14,140.48 and 6,951.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.96, 14,140.48 and 6,951.24 is: 10,416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.96 : 14,140.48 = 6,951.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.96/14,140.48 = 6,951.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.96x = 14,140.48 × 6,951.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.96x = 98,293,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,293,870.20/9,435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.94

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