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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.60, 14,216.40 and 6,707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.60, 14,216.40 and 6,707.40 is: 10,061.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.60 : 14,216.40 = 6,707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.60/14,216.40 = 6,707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.60x = 14,216.40 × 6,707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.60x = 95,355,081.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,355,081.36/9,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.10

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