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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.14, 13,863.56 and 4,316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.14, 13,863.56 and 4,316.22 is: 6,472.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.14 : 13,863.56 = 4,316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.14/13,863.56 = 4,316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.14x = 13,863.56 × 4,316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.14x = 59,838,153.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,838,153.36/9,245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.39

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