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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.46, 14,446.36 and 6,832.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.46, 14,446.36 and 6,832.33 is: 10,247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.46 : 14,446.36 = 6,832.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.46/14,446.36 = 6,832.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.46x = 14,446.36 × 6,832.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.46x = 98,702,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,702,298.82/9,631.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,247.91

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