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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.85, 14,178.26 and 6,684.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.85, 14,178.26 and 6,684.55 is: 10,015.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.85 : 14,178.26 = 6,684.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.85/14,178.26 = 6,684.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.85x = 14,178.26 × 6,684.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.85x = 94,775,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,775,269.15/9,462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.51

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