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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.57, 14,071.08 and 6,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.57, 14,071.08 and 6,893.62 is: 10,353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.57 : 14,071.08 = 6,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.57/14,071.08 = 6,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.57x = 14,071.08 × 6,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.57x = 97,000,678.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,000,678.51/9,368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,353.84

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