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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.35, 14,186.86 and 6,183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.35, 14,186.86 and 6,183.35 is: 9,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.35 : 14,186.86 = 6,183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.35/14,186.86 = 6,183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.35x = 14,186.86 × 6,183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.35x = 87,722,234.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,722,234.39/9,477.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.99

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