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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.05, 14,309.93 and 6,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.05, 14,309.93 and 6,868.40 is: 10,308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.05 : 14,309.93 = 6,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.05/14,309.93 = 6,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.05x = 14,309.93 × 6,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.05x = 98,286,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,286,323.21/9,534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.98

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