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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.94, 14,281.56 and 6,004.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.94, 14,281.56 and 6,004.89 is: 9,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.94 : 14,281.56 = 6,004.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.94/14,281.56 = 6,004.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.94x = 14,281.56 × 6,004.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.94x = 85,759,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,759,196.83/9,518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.32

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