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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.06, 14,140.68 and 6,951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.06, 14,140.68 and 6,951.34 is: 10,417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.06 : 14,140.68 = 6,951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.06/14,140.68 = 6,951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.06x = 14,140.68 × 6,951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.06x = 98,296,674.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,296,674.51/9,436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,417.13

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