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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.51, 14,002.31 and 6,860.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.51, 14,002.31 and 6,860.83 is: 10,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.51 : 14,002.31 = 6,860.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.51/14,002.31 = 6,860.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.51x = 14,002.31 × 6,860.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.51x = 96,067,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,067,468.52/9,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.75

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