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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.28, 13,869.42 and 4,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.28, 13,869.42 and 4,052.20 is: 6,078.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.28 : 13,869.42 = 4,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.28/13,869.42 = 4,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.28x = 13,869.42 × 4,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.28x = 56,201,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,201,663.72/9,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,078.30

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