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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.25, 13,859.44 and 3,317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.25, 13,859.44 and 3,317.43 is: 4,972.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.25 : 13,859.44 = 3,317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.25/13,859.44 = 3,317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.25x = 13,859.44 × 3,317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.25x = 45,977,722.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,977,722.04/9,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.58

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