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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.26, 14,307.84 and 6,758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.26, 14,307.84 and 6,758.72 is: 10,136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.26 : 14,307.84 = 6,758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.26/14,307.84 = 6,758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.26x = 14,307.84 × 6,758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.26x = 96,702,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,702,612.83/9,540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.27

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