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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.56, 13,879.08 and 4,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.56, 13,879.08 and 4,324.08 is: 6,483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.56 : 13,879.08 = 4,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.56/13,879.08 = 4,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.56x = 13,879.08 × 4,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.56x = 60,014,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,014,252.25/9,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,483.43

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