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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.48, 13,861.02 and 4,314.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.48, 13,861.02 and 4,314.53 is: 6,469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.48 : 13,861.02 = 4,314.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.48/13,861.02 = 4,314.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.48x = 13,861.02 × 4,314.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.48x = 59,803,837.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,803,837.45/9,243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.84

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