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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.42, 13,837.74 and 4,293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.42, 13,837.74 and 4,293.36 is: 6,439.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.42 : 13,837.74 = 4,293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.42/13,837.74 = 4,293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.42x = 13,837.74 × 4,293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.42x = 59,410,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,410,399.41/9,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.86

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