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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.89, 13,857.93 and 4,852.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.89, 13,857.93 and 4,852.35 is: 7,280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.89 : 13,857.93 = 4,852.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.89/13,857.93 = 4,852.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.89x = 13,857.93 × 4,852.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.89x = 67,243,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,243,526.64/9,235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.68

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