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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.20, 14,474.50 and 6,877.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.20, 14,474.50 and 6,877.64 is: 10,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.20 : 14,474.50 = 6,877.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.20/14,474.50 = 6,877.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.20x = 14,474.50 × 6,877.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.20x = 99,550,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,550,400.18/9,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.31

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