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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.82, 13,886.79 and 4,324.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.82, 13,886.79 and 4,324.81 is: 6,489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.82 : 13,886.79 = 4,324.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.82/13,886.79 = 4,324.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.82x = 13,886.79 × 4,324.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.82x = 60,057,728.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,057,728.26/9,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,489.35

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