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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.44, 13,805.16 and 4,281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.44, 13,805.16 and 4,281.18 is: 6,418.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.44 : 13,805.16 = 4,281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.44/13,805.16 = 4,281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.44x = 13,805.16 × 4,281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.44x = 59,102,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,102,374.89/9,208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.28

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