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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.83, 13,862.00 and 4,322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.83, 13,862.00 and 4,322.43 is: 6,479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.83 : 13,862.00 = 4,322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.83/13,862.00 = 4,322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.83x = 13,862.00 × 4,322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.83x = 59,917,535.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,917,535.47/9,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.80

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