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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.07, 14,255.96 and 6,887.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.07, 14,255.96 and 6,887.89 is: 10,289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.07 : 14,255.96 = 6,887.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.07/14,255.96 = 6,887.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.07x = 14,255.96 × 6,887.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.07x = 98,193,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,193,484.32/9,543.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.51

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