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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.82, 13,882.29 and 4,321.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.82, 13,882.29 and 4,321.81 is: 6,484.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.82 : 13,882.29 = 4,321.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.82/13,882.29 = 4,321.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.82x = 13,882.29 × 4,321.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.82x = 59,996,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,996,542.80/9,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.84

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