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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.35, 14,180.51 and 6,686.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.35, 14,180.51 and 6,686.05 is: 10,017.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.35 : 14,180.51 = 6,686.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.35/14,180.51 = 6,686.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.35x = 14,180.51 × 6,686.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.35x = 94,811,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,811,598.89/9,464.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,017.76

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