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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.62, 14,223.30 and 6,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.62, 14,223.30 and 6,997.80 is: 10,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.62 : 14,223.30 = 6,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.62/14,223.30 = 6,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.62x = 14,223.30 × 6,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.62x = 99,531,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,531,808.74/9,445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.35

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