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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.87, 13,881.35 and 4,319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.87, 13,881.35 and 4,319.82 is: 6,480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.87 : 13,881.35 = 4,319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.87/13,881.35 = 4,319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.87x = 13,881.35 × 4,319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.87x = 59,964,911.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,964,911.76/9,252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.68

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