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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,636.15, 14,462.46 and 6,869.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,636.15, 14,462.46 and 6,869.59 is: 10,310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,636.15 : 14,462.46 = 6,869.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,636.15/14,462.46 = 6,869.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,636.15x = 14,462.46 × 6,869.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,636.15x = 99,351,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,351,136.24/9,636.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,310.25

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