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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.86, 13,883.51 and 4,872.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.86, 13,883.51 and 4,872.56 is: 7,309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.86 : 13,883.51 = 4,872.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.86/13,883.51 = 4,872.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.86x = 13,883.51 × 4,872.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.86x = 67,648,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,648,178.25/9,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,309.48

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