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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.85, 14,179.76 and 6,685.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.85, 14,179.76 and 6,685.55 is: 10,017.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.85 : 14,179.76 = 6,685.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.85/14,179.76 = 6,685.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.85x = 14,179.76 × 6,685.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.85x = 94,799,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,799,494.47/9,463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,017.01

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