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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.20, 13,874.96 and 4,318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.20, 13,874.96 and 4,318.28 is: 6,479.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.20 : 13,874.96 = 4,318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.20/13,874.96 = 4,318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.20x = 13,874.96 × 4,318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.20x = 59,915,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,915,962.27/9,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.36

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