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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.18, 14,017.50 and 6,389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.18, 14,017.50 and 6,389.04 is: 9,574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.18 : 14,017.50 = 6,389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.18/14,017.50 = 6,389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.18x = 14,017.50 × 6,389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.18x = 89,558,368.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,558,368.20/9,354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,574.15

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