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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.59, 13,859.52 and 4,306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.59, 13,859.52 and 4,306.61 is: 6,462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.59 : 13,859.52 = 4,306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.59/13,859.52 = 4,306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.59x = 13,859.52 × 4,306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.59x = 59,687,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,687,565.93/9,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.08

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