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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.82, 13,885.29 and 4,323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.82, 13,885.29 and 4,323.81 is: 6,487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.82 : 13,885.29 = 4,323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.82/13,885.29 = 4,323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.82x = 13,885.29 × 4,323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.82x = 60,037,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,037,355.75/9,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,487.85

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