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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,704.49, 14,544.97 and 6,888.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,704.49, 14,544.97 and 6,888.89 is: 10,324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,704.49 : 14,544.97 = 6,888.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,704.49/14,544.97 = 6,888.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,704.49x = 14,544.97 × 6,888.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,704.49x = 100,198,717.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,198,717.52/9,704.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.99

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