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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.28, 13,867.92 and 4,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.28, 13,867.92 and 4,051.20 is: 6,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.28 : 13,867.92 = 4,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.28/13,867.92 = 4,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.28x = 13,867.92 × 4,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.28x = 56,181,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,181,717.50/9,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.80

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