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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.71, 13,869.23 and 4,868.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.71, 13,869.23 and 4,868.37 is: 7,296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.71 : 13,869.23 = 4,868.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.71/13,869.23 = 4,868.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.71x = 13,869.23 × 4,868.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.71x = 67,520,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,520,518.91/9,253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,296.59

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