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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.59, 13,849.29 and 4,307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.59, 13,849.29 and 4,307.32 is: 6,458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.59 : 13,849.29 = 4,307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.59/13,849.29 = 4,307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.59x = 13,849.29 × 4,307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.59x = 59,653,323.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,653,323.80/9,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,458.37

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