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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.62, 13,725.54 and 4,217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.62, 13,725.54 and 4,217.46 is: 6,323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.62 : 13,725.54 = 4,217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.62/13,725.54 = 4,217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.62x = 13,725.54 × 4,217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.62x = 57,886,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,886,915.93/9,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.25

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