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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.21, 14,474.51 and 6,877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.21, 14,474.51 and 6,877.66 is: 10,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.21 : 14,474.51 = 6,877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.21/14,474.51 = 6,877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.21x = 14,474.51 × 6,877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.21x = 99,550,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,550,758.45/9,644.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.33

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