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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.37, 13,932.84 and 6,167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.37, 13,932.84 and 6,167.53 is: 9,254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.37 : 13,932.84 = 6,167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.37/13,932.84 = 6,167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.37x = 13,932.84 × 6,167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.37x = 85,931,208.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,931,208.69/9,285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.47

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