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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,953.70, 14,930.55 and 6,843.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,953.70, 14,930.55 and 6,843.30 is: 10,264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,953.70 : 14,930.55 = 6,843.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,953.70/14,930.55 = 6,843.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,953.70x = 14,930.55 × 6,843.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,953.70x = 102,174,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,174,232.82/9,953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.95

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