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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.51, 14,493.45 and 6,843.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.51, 14,493.45 and 6,843.28 is: 10,280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.51 : 14,493.45 = 6,843.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.51/14,493.45 = 6,843.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.51x = 14,493.45 × 6,843.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.51x = 99,182,736.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,182,736.52/9,647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,280.66

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