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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.98, 13,878.71 and 4,319.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.98, 13,878.71 and 4,319.39 is: 6,482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.98 : 13,878.71 = 4,319.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.98/13,878.71 = 4,319.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.98x = 13,878.71 × 4,319.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.98x = 59,947,574.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,947,574.29/9,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.94

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