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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.18, 14,233.36 and 6,873.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.18, 14,233.36 and 6,873.52 is: 10,301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.18 : 14,233.36 = 6,873.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.18/14,233.36 = 6,873.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.18x = 14,233.36 × 6,873.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.18x = 97,833,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,833,284.63/9,497.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.30

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