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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,656.46, 14,494.41 and 7,051.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,656.46, 14,494.41 and 7,051.50 is: 10,584.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,656.46 : 14,494.41 = 7,051.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,656.46/14,494.41 = 7,051.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,656.46x = 14,494.41 × 7,051.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,656.46x = 102,207,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,207,332.12/9,656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.35

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