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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.95, 14,259.81 and 6,729.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.95, 14,259.81 and 6,729.87 is: 10,089.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.95 : 14,259.81 = 6,729.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.95/14,259.81 = 6,729.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.95x = 14,259.81 × 6,729.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.95x = 95,966,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,966,667.52/9,511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.06

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