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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.96, 14,169.96 and 6,955.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.96, 14,169.96 and 6,955.54 is: 10,419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.96 : 14,169.96 = 6,955.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.96/14,169.96 = 6,955.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.96x = 14,169.96 × 6,955.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.96x = 98,559,688.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,559,688.15/9,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.72

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