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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.49, 13,873.70 and 4,863.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.49, 13,873.70 and 4,863.29 is: 7,297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.49 : 13,873.70 = 4,863.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.49/13,873.70 = 4,863.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.49x = 13,873.70 × 4,863.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.49x = 67,471,732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,471,732.79/9,245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.80

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