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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.69, 14,032.05 and 6,240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.69, 14,032.05 and 6,240.78 is: 9,361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.69 : 14,032.05 = 6,240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.69/14,032.05 = 6,240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.69x = 14,032.05 × 6,240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.69x = 87,570,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,570,937.00/9,354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.18

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