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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.74, 13,887.90 and 4,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.74, 13,887.90 and 4,329.24 is: 6,495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.74 : 13,887.90 = 4,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.74/13,887.90 = 4,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.74x = 13,887.90 × 4,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.74x = 60,124,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,124,052.20/9,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.16

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