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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,637.98, 14,460.51 and 6,886.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,637.98, 14,460.51 and 6,886.31 is: 10,331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,637.98 : 14,460.51 = 6,886.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,637.98/14,460.51 = 6,886.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,637.98x = 14,460.51 × 6,886.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,637.98x = 99,579,482.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,579,482.32/9,637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.99

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