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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,984.40, 14,968.70 and 6,855.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,984.40, 14,968.70 and 6,855.11 is: 10,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,984.40 : 14,968.70 = 6,855.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,984.40/14,968.70 = 6,855.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,984.40x = 14,968.70 × 6,855.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,984.40x = 102,612,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,612,141.98/9,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,277.25

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