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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.60, 14,946.90 and 6,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.60, 14,946.90 and 6,854.20 is: 10,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.60 : 14,946.90 = 6,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.60/14,946.90 = 6,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.60x = 14,946.90 × 6,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.60x = 102,449,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,449,041.98/9,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,281.30

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