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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.84, 13,872.04 and 4,313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.84, 13,872.04 and 4,313.98 is: 6,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.84 : 13,872.04 = 4,313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.84/13,872.04 = 4,313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.84x = 13,872.04 × 4,313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.84x = 59,843,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,843,703.12/9,243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.90

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