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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.49, 13,875.20 and 4,864.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.49, 13,875.20 and 4,864.29 is: 7,299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.49 : 13,875.20 = 4,864.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.49/13,875.20 = 4,864.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.49x = 13,875.20 × 4,864.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.49x = 67,492,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,492,996.61/9,246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.31

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