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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.88, 13,847.69 and 4,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.88, 13,847.69 and 4,848.68 is: 7,273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.88 : 13,847.69 = 4,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.88/13,847.69 = 4,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.88x = 13,847.69 × 4,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.88x = 67,142,924.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,142,924.07/9,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.73

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