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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.03, 13,858.67 and 4,306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.03, 13,858.67 and 4,306.05 is: 6,461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.03 : 13,858.67 = 4,306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.03/13,858.67 = 4,306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.03x = 13,858.67 × 4,306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.03x = 59,676,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,676,136.72/9,236.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.24

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