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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.72, 13,855.08 and 4,309.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.72, 13,855.08 and 4,309.81 is: 6,464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.72 : 13,855.08 = 4,309.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.72/13,855.08 = 4,309.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.72x = 13,855.08 × 4,309.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.72x = 59,712,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,712,762.33/9,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,464.72

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