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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.50, 13,114.85 and 6,367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.50, 13,114.85 and 6,367.18 is: 8,786.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.50 : 13,114.85 = 6,367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.50/13,114.85 = 6,367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.50x = 13,114.85 × 6,367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.50x = 83,504,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,504,610.62/9,503.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,786.72

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