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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.89, 13,878.99 and 4,315.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.89, 13,878.99 and 4,315.71 is: 6,473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.89 : 13,878.99 = 4,315.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.89/13,878.99 = 4,315.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.89x = 13,878.99 × 4,315.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.89x = 59,897,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,897,695.93/9,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.41

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