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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.62, 13,865.76 and 4,318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.62, 13,865.76 and 4,318.32 is: 6,474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.62 : 13,865.76 = 4,318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.62/13,865.76 = 4,318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.62x = 13,865.76 × 4,318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.62x = 59,876,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,876,788.72/9,247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.83

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