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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.97, 13,878.50 and 4,317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.97, 13,878.50 and 4,317.92 is: 6,477.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.97 : 13,878.50 = 4,317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.97/13,878.50 = 4,317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.97x = 13,878.50 × 4,317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.97x = 59,926,194.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,926,194.12/9,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,477.83

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