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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.39, 14,456.82 and 6,865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.39, 14,456.82 and 6,865.84 is: 10,304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.39 : 14,456.82 = 6,865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.39/14,456.82 = 6,865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.39x = 14,456.82 × 6,865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.39x = 99,258,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,258,140.74/9,632.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.62

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