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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.89, 13,723.92 and 6,412.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.89, 13,723.92 and 6,412.17 is: 8,847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.89 : 13,723.92 = 6,412.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.89/13,723.92 = 6,412.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.89x = 13,723.92 × 6,412.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.89x = 88,000,108.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,000,108.11/9,946.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,847.00

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