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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.88, 14,234.04 and 9,238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.88, 14,234.04 and 9,238.68 is: 13,767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.88 : 14,234.04 = 9,238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.88/14,234.04 = 9,238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.88x = 14,234.04 × 9,238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.88x = 131,503,740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,503,740.67/9,551.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,767.31

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