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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.62, 14,220.31 and 6,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.62, 14,220.31 and 6,995.80 is: 10,534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.62 : 14,220.31 = 6,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.62/14,220.31 = 6,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.62x = 14,220.31 × 6,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.62x = 99,482,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,482,444.70/9,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,534.35

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