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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.51, 14,399.22 and 6,829.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.51, 14,399.22 and 6,829.89 is: 10,259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.51 : 14,399.22 = 6,829.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.51/14,399.22 = 6,829.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.51x = 14,399.22 × 6,829.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.51x = 98,345,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,345,060.30/9,585.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,259.77

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