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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.27, 13,837.91 and 4,296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.27, 13,837.91 and 4,296.38 is: 6,444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.27 : 13,837.91 = 4,296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.27/13,837.91 = 4,296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.27x = 13,837.91 × 4,296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.27x = 59,452,829.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,452,829.09/9,225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.56

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