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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.72, 13,885.10 and 4,322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.72, 13,885.10 and 4,322.62 is: 6,486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.72 : 13,885.10 = 4,322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.72/13,885.10 = 4,322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.72x = 13,885.10 × 4,322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.72x = 60,020,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,020,010.96/9,253.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.04

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