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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.71, 13,853.23 and 4,310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.71, 13,853.23 and 4,310.55 is: 6,457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.71 : 13,853.23 = 4,310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.71/13,853.23 = 4,310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.71x = 13,853.23 × 4,310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.71x = 59,715,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,715,040.58/9,247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,457.28

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