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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.69, 13,849.53 and 4,298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.69, 13,849.53 and 4,298.14 is: 6,449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.69 : 13,849.53 = 4,298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.69/13,849.53 = 4,298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.69x = 13,849.53 × 4,298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.69x = 59,527,218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,527,218.87/9,229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,449.54

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