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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.77, 13,853.45 and 4,297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.77, 13,853.45 and 4,297.87 is: 6,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.77 : 13,853.45 = 4,297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.77/13,853.45 = 4,297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.77x = 13,853.45 × 4,297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.77x = 59,540,327.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,540,327.15/9,230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,450.20

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