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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.50, 14,254.68 and 6,887.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.50, 14,254.68 and 6,887.82 is: 10,322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.50 : 14,254.68 = 6,887.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.50/14,254.68 = 6,887.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.50x = 14,254.68 × 6,887.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.50x = 98,183,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,183,670.00/9,511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.63

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