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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.89, 14,457.57 and 6,866.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.89, 14,457.57 and 6,866.34 is: 10,305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.89 : 14,457.57 = 6,866.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.89/14,457.57 = 6,866.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.89x = 14,457.57 × 6,866.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.89x = 99,270,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,270,591.19/9,632.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,305.38

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