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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.79, 13,839.66 and 4,292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.79, 13,839.66 and 4,292.73 is: 6,438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.79 : 13,839.66 = 4,292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.79/13,839.66 = 4,292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.79x = 13,839.66 × 4,292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.79x = 59,409,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,409,923.67/9,227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,438.15

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