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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.29, 13,868.28 and 4,506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.29, 13,868.28 and 4,506.40 is: 6,755.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.29 : 13,868.28 = 4,506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.29/13,868.28 = 4,506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.29x = 13,868.28 × 4,506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.29x = 62,496,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,496,016.99/9,251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,755.38

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