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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.43, 14,192.90 and 6,659.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.43, 14,192.90 and 6,659.50 is: 9,969.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.43 : 14,192.90 = 6,659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.43/14,192.90 = 6,659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.43x = 14,192.90 × 6,659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.43x = 94,517,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,517,617.55/9,480.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,969.76

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