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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.03, 13,842.33 and 4,293.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.03, 13,842.33 and 4,293.21 is: 6,442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.03 : 13,842.33 = 4,293.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.03/13,842.33 = 4,293.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.03x = 13,842.33 × 4,293.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.03x = 59,428,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,428,029.58/9,225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.04

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