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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.31, 13,832.28 and 4,295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.31, 13,832.28 and 4,295.30 is: 6,439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.31 : 13,832.28 = 4,295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.31/13,832.28 = 4,295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.31x = 13,832.28 × 4,295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.31x = 59,413,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,413,723.12/9,226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,439.60

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