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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.90, 13,862.44 and 4,855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.90, 13,862.44 and 4,855.36 is: 7,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.90 : 13,862.44 = 4,855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.90/13,862.44 = 4,855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.90x = 13,862.44 × 4,855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.90x = 67,307,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,307,136.68/9,238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,285.19

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