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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.59, 13,873.08 and 4,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.59, 13,873.08 and 4,323.20 is: 6,482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.59 : 13,873.08 = 4,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.59/13,873.08 = 4,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.59x = 13,873.08 × 4,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.59x = 59,976,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,976,099.46/9,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.09

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