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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.07, 14,254.47 and 6,886.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.07, 14,254.47 and 6,886.89 is: 10,288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.07 : 14,254.47 = 6,886.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.07/14,254.47 = 6,886.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.07x = 14,254.47 × 6,886.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.07x = 98,168,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,168,966.90/9,542.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,288.02

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