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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.64, 14,241.36 and 6,725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.64, 14,241.36 and 6,725.84 is: 10,073.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.64 : 14,241.36 = 6,725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.64/14,241.36 = 6,725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.64x = 14,241.36 × 6,725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.64x = 95,785,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,785,108.74/9,508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,073.48

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