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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.20, 13,877.04 and 4,868.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.20, 13,877.04 and 4,868.24 is: 7,300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.20 : 13,877.04 = 4,868.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.20/13,877.04 = 4,868.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.20x = 13,877.04 × 4,868.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.20x = 67,556,761.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,556,761.21/9,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.91

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