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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,814.62, 14,694.96 and 6,856.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,814.62, 14,694.96 and 6,856.03 is: 10,265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,814.62 : 14,694.96 = 6,856.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,814.62/14,694.96 = 6,856.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,814.62x = 14,694.96 × 6,856.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,814.62x = 100,749,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,749,086.61/9,814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.21

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