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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.28, 14,325.21 and 6,878.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.28, 14,325.21 and 6,878.63 is: 10,324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.28 : 14,325.21 = 6,878.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.28/14,325.21 = 6,878.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.28x = 14,325.21 × 6,878.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.28x = 98,537,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,537,747.64/9,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.28

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