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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,199.72, 13,789.96 and 4,265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,199.72, 13,789.96 and 4,265.28 is: 6,393.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,199.72 : 13,789.96 = 4,265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,199.72/13,789.96 = 4,265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,199.72x = 13,789.96 × 4,265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,199.72x = 58,818,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,818,040.59/9,199.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.46

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