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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.70, 13,824.81 and 4,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.70, 13,824.81 and 4,287.26 is: 6,432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.70 : 13,824.81 = 4,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.70/13,824.81 = 4,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.70x = 13,824.81 × 4,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.70x = 59,270,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,270,589.48/9,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,432.18

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