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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.78, 13,862.94 and 4,306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.78, 13,862.94 and 4,306.87 is: 6,466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.78 : 13,862.94 = 4,306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.78/13,862.94 = 4,306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.78x = 13,862.94 × 4,306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.78x = 59,705,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,705,789.55/9,233.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.02

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