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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,731.91, 14,614.38 and 6,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,731.91, 14,614.38 and 6,360.28 is: 9,551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,731.91 : 14,614.38 = 6,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,731.91/14,614.38 = 6,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,731.91x = 14,614.38 × 6,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,731.91x = 92,951,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,951,548.83/9,731.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,551.21

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