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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.50, 13,865.94 and 4,310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.50, 13,865.94 and 4,310.88 is: 6,470.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.50 : 13,865.94 = 4,310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.50/13,865.94 = 4,310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.50x = 13,865.94 × 4,310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.50x = 59,774,403.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,774,403.43/9,238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.14

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