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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.51, 13,878.90 and 4,321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.51, 13,878.90 and 4,321.50 is: 6,482.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.51 : 13,878.90 = 4,321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.51/13,878.90 = 4,321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.51x = 13,878.90 × 4,321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.51x = 59,977,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,977,666.35/9,252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.31

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