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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.69, 13,848.78 and 6,115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.69, 13,848.78 and 6,115.23 is: 9,160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.69 : 13,848.78 = 6,115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.69/13,848.78 = 6,115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.69x = 13,848.78 × 6,115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.69x = 84,688,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,688,438.54/9,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.77

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