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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.93, 13,872.96 and 4,321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.93, 13,872.96 and 4,321.89 is: 6,481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.93 : 13,872.96 = 4,321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.93/13,872.96 = 4,321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.93x = 13,872.96 × 4,321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.93x = 59,957,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,957,407.09/9,249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.93

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