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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.53, 14,217.49 and 6,361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.53, 14,217.49 and 6,361.85 is: 9,534.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.53 : 14,217.49 = 6,361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.53/14,217.49 = 6,361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.53x = 14,217.49 × 6,361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.53x = 90,449,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,449,558.40/9,486.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,534.53

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