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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.85, 13,886.92 and 4,323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.85, 13,886.92 and 4,323.87 is: 6,488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.85 : 13,886.92 = 4,323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.85/13,886.92 = 4,323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.85x = 13,886.92 × 4,323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.85x = 60,045,225.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,045,225.97/9,253.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,488.68

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