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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.81, 13,879.17 and 4,319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.81, 13,879.17 and 4,319.70 is: 6,479.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.81 : 13,879.17 = 4,319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.81/13,879.17 = 4,319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.81x = 13,879.17 × 4,319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.81x = 59,953,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,953,850.65/9,252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.53

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