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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.04, 14,161.44 and 6,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.04, 14,161.44 and 6,852 is: 10,262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.04 : 14,161.44 = 6,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.04/14,161.44 = 6,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.04x = 14,161.44 × 6,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.04x = 97,034,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,034,186.88/9,455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.69

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