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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.09, 14,221.88 and 6,705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.09, 14,221.88 and 6,705.43 is: 10,063.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.09 : 14,221.88 = 6,705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.09/14,221.88 = 6,705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.09x = 14,221.88 × 6,705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.09x = 95,363,856.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,363,856.87/9,476.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.63

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