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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.40, 13,855.56 and 6,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.40, 13,855.56 and 6,322 is: 9,479.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.40 : 13,855.56 = 6,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.40/13,855.56 = 6,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.40x = 13,855.56 × 6,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.40x = 87,594,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,594,850.32/9,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,479.55

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