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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.70, 14,263.27 and 6,887.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.70, 14,263.27 and 6,887.03 is: 10,337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.70 : 14,263.27 = 6,887.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.70/14,263.27 = 6,887.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.70x = 14,263.27 × 6,887.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.70x = 98,231,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,231,518.59/9,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,337.22

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