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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.88, 14,294.36 and 6,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.88, 14,294.36 and 6,618.88 is: 9,922.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.88 : 14,294.36 = 6,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.88/14,294.36 = 6,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.88x = 14,294.36 × 6,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.88x = 94,612,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,612,653.52/9,534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,922.79

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