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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,971.44, 13,765.81 and 6,622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,971.44, 13,765.81 and 6,622.14 is: 9,142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,971.44 : 13,765.81 = 6,622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,971.44/13,765.81 = 6,622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,971.44x = 13,765.81 × 6,622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,971.44x = 91,159,121.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,159,121.03/9,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.02

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