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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.55, 13,875.80 and 4,317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.55, 13,875.80 and 4,317.45 is: 6,476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.55 : 13,875.80 = 4,317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.55/13,875.80 = 4,317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.55x = 13,875.80 × 4,317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.55x = 59,908,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,908,051.12/9,250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.16

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