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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.27, 13,808.70 and 4,272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.27, 13,808.70 and 4,272.90 is: 6,410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.27 : 13,808.70 = 4,272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.27/13,808.70 = 4,272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.27x = 13,808.70 × 4,272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.27x = 59,003,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,003,194.23/9,204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,410.42

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