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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.70, 14,423.55 and 6,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.70, 14,423.55 and 6,991.30 is: 10,486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.70 : 14,423.55 = 6,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.70/14,423.55 = 6,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.70x = 14,423.55 × 6,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.70x = 100,839,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,839,365.12/9,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.95

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