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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.88, 13,872.96 and 4,628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.88, 13,872.96 and 4,628.16 is: 6,937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.88 : 13,872.96 = 4,628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.88/13,872.96 = 4,628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.88x = 13,872.96 × 4,628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.88x = 64,206,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,206,278.55/9,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.56

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