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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.43, 13,847.36 and 4,851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.43, 13,847.36 and 4,851.50 is: 7,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.43 : 13,847.36 = 4,851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.43/13,847.36 = 4,851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.43x = 13,847.36 × 4,851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.43x = 67,180,373.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,180,373.55/9,236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.41

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