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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.92, 13,879.14 and 4,315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.92, 13,879.14 and 4,315.02 is: 6,475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.92 : 13,879.14 = 4,315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.92/13,879.14 = 4,315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.92x = 13,879.14 × 4,315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.92x = 59,888,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,888,766.68/9,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.92

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