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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.28, 13,840.80 and 4,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.28, 13,840.80 and 4,298.24 is: 6,444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.28 : 13,840.80 = 4,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.28/13,840.80 = 4,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.28x = 13,840.80 × 4,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.28x = 59,491,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,491,080.19/9,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.51

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