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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,491.79, 14,229.59 and 6,709.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,491.79, 14,229.59 and 6,709.71 is: 10,058.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,491.79 : 14,229.59 = 6,709.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,491.79/14,229.59 = 6,709.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,491.79x = 14,229.59 × 6,709.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,491.79x = 95,476,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,476,442.13/9,491.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.84

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