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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.58, 14,261.19 and 6,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.58, 14,261.19 and 6,891.40 is: 10,294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.58 : 14,261.19 = 6,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.58/14,261.19 = 6,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.58x = 14,261.19 × 6,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.58x = 98,279,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,279,530.31/9,546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.74

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