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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.79, 13,840.96 and 4,295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.79, 13,840.96 and 4,295.89 is: 6,442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.79 : 13,840.96 = 4,295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.79/13,840.96 = 4,295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.79x = 13,840.96 × 4,295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.79x = 59,459,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,459,241.65/9,228.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,442.80

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