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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.30, 13,835.70 and 4,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.30, 13,835.70 and 4,290.24 is: 6,434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.30 : 13,835.70 = 4,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.30/13,835.70 = 4,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.30x = 13,835.70 × 4,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.30x = 59,358,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,358,473.57/9,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,434.31

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