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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.72, 13,882.10 and 4,320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.72, 13,882.10 and 4,320.62 is: 6,483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.72 : 13,882.10 = 4,320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.72/13,882.10 = 4,320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.72x = 13,882.10 × 4,320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.72x = 59,979,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,979,278.90/9,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.04

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