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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.49, 14,172.73 and 6,708.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.49, 14,172.73 and 6,708.25 is: 10,062.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.49 : 14,172.73 = 6,708.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.49/14,172.73 = 6,708.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.49x = 14,172.73 × 6,708.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.49x = 95,074,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,074,197.36/9,448.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,062.37

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