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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.50, 13,845.62 and 4,297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.50, 13,845.62 and 4,297.38 is: 6,446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.50 : 13,845.62 = 4,297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.50/13,845.62 = 4,297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.50x = 13,845.62 × 4,297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.50x = 59,499,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,499,890.48/9,230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,446.01

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