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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.28, 13,862.18 and 4,306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.28, 13,862.18 and 4,306.37 is: 6,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.28 : 13,862.18 = 4,306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.28/13,862.18 = 4,306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.28x = 13,862.18 × 4,306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.28x = 59,695,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,695,617.54/9,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.27

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