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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.35, 13,879.07 and 4,318.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.35, 13,879.07 and 4,318.29 is: 6,478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.35 : 13,879.07 = 4,318.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.35/13,879.07 = 4,318.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.35x = 13,879.07 × 4,318.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.35x = 59,933,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,933,827.60/9,251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.39

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