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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.98, 13,848.79 and 4,304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.98, 13,848.79 and 4,304.55 is: 6,452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.98 : 13,848.79 = 4,304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.98/13,848.79 = 4,304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.98x = 13,848.79 × 4,304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.98x = 59,612,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,612,808.99/9,238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.31

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