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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,681.99, 14,498.34 and 6,762.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,681.99, 14,498.34 and 6,762.34 is: 10,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,681.99 : 14,498.34 = 6,762.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,681.99/14,498.34 = 6,762.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,681.99x = 14,498.34 × 6,762.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,681.99x = 98,042,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,042,704.52/9,681.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.30

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