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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,784.48, 14,660.52 and 6,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,784.48, 14,660.52 and 6,823.84 is: 10,224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,784.48 : 14,660.52 = 6,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,784.48/14,660.52 = 6,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,784.48x = 14,660.52 × 6,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,784.48x = 100,041,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,041,042.80/9,784.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,224.46

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