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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.59, 14,860.92 and 6,784.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.59, 14,860.92 and 6,784.91 is: 10,171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.59 : 14,860.92 = 6,784.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.59/14,860.92 = 6,784.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.59x = 14,860.92 × 6,784.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.59x = 100,830,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,830,004.72/9,912.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.91

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