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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.70, 14,192.87 and 6,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.70, 14,192.87 and 6,694 is: 10,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.70 : 14,192.87 = 6,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.70/14,192.87 = 6,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.70x = 14,192.87 × 6,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.70x = 95,007,071.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,007,071.78/9,472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.57

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