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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.99, 13,872.95 and 4,862.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.99, 13,872.95 and 4,862.79 is: 7,297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.99 : 13,872.95 = 4,862.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.99/13,872.95 = 4,862.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.99x = 13,872.95 × 4,862.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.99x = 67,461,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,461,242.53/9,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.06

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