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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.88, 14,475.56 and 6,878.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.88, 14,475.56 and 6,878.32 is: 10,323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.88 : 14,475.56 = 6,878.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.88/14,475.56 = 6,878.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.88x = 14,475.56 × 6,878.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.88x = 99,567,533.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,567,533.86/9,644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,323.36

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