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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.52, 13,812.92 and 4,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.52, 13,812.92 and 4,269.60 is: 6,406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.52 : 13,812.92 = 4,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.52/13,812.92 = 4,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.52x = 13,812.92 × 4,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.52x = 58,975,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,975,643.23/9,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.55

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