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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.77, 14,252.54 and 6,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.77, 14,252.54 and 6,731.80 is: 10,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.77 : 14,252.54 = 6,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.77/14,252.54 = 6,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.77x = 14,252.54 × 6,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.77x = 95,945,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,945,248.77/9,499.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.74

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