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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.56, 13,853.58 and 4,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.56, 13,853.58 and 4,313.44 is: 6,465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.56 : 13,853.58 = 4,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.56/13,853.58 = 4,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.56x = 13,853.58 × 4,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.56x = 59,756,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,756,586.12/9,242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.37

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