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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,659.52, 14,460.12 and 6,838.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,659.52, 14,460.12 and 6,838.29 is: 10,236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,659.52 : 14,460.12 = 6,838.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,659.52/14,460.12 = 6,838.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,659.52x = 14,460.12 × 6,838.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,659.52x = 98,882,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,882,493.99/9,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.79

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