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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.28, 14,967.46 and 6,860.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.28, 14,967.46 and 6,860.94 is: 10,269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.28 : 14,967.46 = 6,860.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.28/14,967.46 = 6,860.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.28x = 14,967.46 × 6,860.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.28x = 102,690,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,690,797.46/9,999.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.82

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