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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.59, 14,223.33 and 6,997.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.59, 14,223.33 and 6,997.77 is: 10,537.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.59 : 14,223.33 = 6,997.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.59/14,223.33 = 6,997.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.59x = 14,223.33 × 6,997.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.59x = 99,531,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,531,591.97/9,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.36

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