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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,868.48, 13,614.96 and 6,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,868.48, 13,614.96 and 6,333.28 is: 8,737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,868.48 : 13,614.96 = 6,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,868.48/13,614.96 = 6,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,868.48x = 13,614.96 × 6,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,868.48x = 86,227,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,227,353.87/9,868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,737.65

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