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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.28, 13,862.16 and 4,861.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.28, 13,862.16 and 4,861.96 is: 7,297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.28 : 13,862.16 = 4,861.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.28/13,862.16 = 4,861.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.28x = 13,862.16 × 4,861.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.28x = 67,397,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,397,267.43/9,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.80

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