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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,618.94, 14,433.49 and 6,825.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,618.94, 14,433.49 and 6,825.82 is: 10,242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,618.94 : 14,433.49 = 6,825.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,618.94/14,433.49 = 6,825.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,618.94x = 14,433.49 × 6,825.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,618.94x = 98,520,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,520,404.71/9,618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.33

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