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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.28, 13,873.92 and 4,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.28, 13,873.92 and 4,055.20 is: 6,082.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.28 : 13,873.92 = 4,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.28/13,873.92 = 4,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.28x = 13,873.92 × 4,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.28x = 56,261,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,261,520.38/9,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.80

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