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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,715.07, 14,550.68 and 6,806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,715.07, 14,550.68 and 6,806.36 is: 10,194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,715.07 : 14,550.68 = 6,806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,715.07/14,550.68 = 6,806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,715.07x = 14,550.68 × 6,806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,715.07x = 99,037,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,037,059.54/9,715.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.17

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