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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.35, 13,134.39 and 6,332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.35, 13,134.39 and 6,332.94 is: 8,742.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.35 : 13,134.39 = 6,332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.35/13,134.39 = 6,332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.35x = 13,134.39 × 6,332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.35x = 83,179,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,179,280.06/9,514.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,742.51

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