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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.09, 13,876.83 and 4,325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.09, 13,876.83 and 4,325.70 is: 6,485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.09 : 13,876.83 = 4,325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.09/13,876.83 = 4,325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.09x = 13,876.83 × 4,325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.09x = 60,027,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,027,003.53/9,255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.84

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