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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.37, 14,224.44 and 6,998.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.37, 14,224.44 and 6,998.55 is: 10,538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.37 : 14,224.44 = 6,998.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.37/14,224.44 = 6,998.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.37x = 14,224.44 × 6,998.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.37x = 99,550,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,550,454.56/9,446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,538.49

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