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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.20, 14,233.76 and 6,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.20, 14,233.76 and 6,714.60 is: 10,094.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.20 : 14,233.76 = 6,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.20/14,233.76 = 6,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.20x = 14,233.76 × 6,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.20x = 95,573,971.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,573,971.32/9,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.21

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