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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,762.18, 14,665.35 and 6,994.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,762.18, 14,665.35 and 6,994.98 is: 10,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,762.18 : 14,665.35 = 6,994.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,762.18/14,665.35 = 6,994.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,762.18x = 14,665.35 × 6,994.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,762.18x = 102,583,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,583,829.94/9,762.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.29

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