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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.67, 14,228.12 and 6,870.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.67, 14,228.12 and 6,870.02 is: 10,296.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.67 : 14,228.12 = 6,870.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.67/14,228.12 = 6,870.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.67x = 14,228.12 × 6,870.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.67x = 97,747,415.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,747,415.00/9,493.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,296.06

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