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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.61, 14,351.04 and 6,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.61, 14,351.04 and 6,946.20 is: 10,397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.61 : 14,351.04 = 6,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.61/14,351.04 = 6,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.61x = 14,351.04 × 6,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.61x = 99,685,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,685,194.05/9,587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,397.29

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