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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.96, 14,143.48 and 6,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.96, 14,143.48 and 6,953.24 is: 10,419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.96 : 14,143.48 = 6,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.96/14,143.48 = 6,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.96x = 14,143.48 × 6,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.96x = 98,343,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,343,010.88/9,437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.94

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