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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,491.17, 14,228.66 and 6,709.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,491.17, 14,228.66 and 6,709.09 is: 10,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,491.17 : 14,228.66 = 6,709.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,491.17/14,228.66 = 6,709.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,491.17x = 14,228.66 × 6,709.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,491.17x = 95,461,326.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,461,326.97/9,491.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.91

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