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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.91, 13,851.09 and 4,854.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.91, 13,851.09 and 4,854.59 is: 7,286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.91 : 13,851.09 = 4,854.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.91/13,851.09 = 4,854.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.91x = 13,851.09 × 4,854.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.91x = 67,241,293.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,241,293.75/9,227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.73

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