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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.52, 14,210.74 and 6,708.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.52, 14,210.74 and 6,708.99 is: 10,055.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.52 : 14,210.74 = 6,708.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.52/14,210.74 = 6,708.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.52x = 14,210.74 × 6,708.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.52x = 95,339,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,339,774.23/9,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.32

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