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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.72, 13,853.58 and 4,308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.72, 13,853.58 and 4,308.81 is: 6,463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.72 : 13,853.58 = 4,308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.72/13,853.58 = 4,308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.72x = 13,853.58 × 4,308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.72x = 59,692,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,692,444.04/9,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,463.22

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