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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.91, 13,883.58 and 4,872.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.91, 13,883.58 and 4,872.61 is: 7,309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.91 : 13,883.58 = 4,872.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.91/13,883.58 = 4,872.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.91x = 13,883.58 × 4,872.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.91x = 67,649,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,649,226.90/9,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,309.55

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