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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.40, 13,858.38 and 4,314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.40, 13,858.38 and 4,314.18 is: 6,462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.40 : 13,858.38 = 4,314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.40/13,858.38 = 4,314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.40x = 13,858.38 × 4,314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.40x = 59,787,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,787,545.83/9,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.54

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