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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.96, 14,676.42 and 6,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.96, 14,676.42 and 6,277.40 is: 9,408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.96 : 14,676.42 = 6,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.96/14,676.42 = 6,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.96x = 14,676.42 × 6,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.96x = 92,129,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,129,758.91/9,791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,408.71

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