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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.08, 13,844.91 and 4,302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.08, 13,844.91 and 4,302.18 is: 6,449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.08 : 13,844.91 = 4,302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.08/13,844.91 = 4,302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.08x = 13,844.91 × 4,302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.08x = 59,563,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,563,294.90/9,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,449.68

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