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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.91, 13,867.92 and 4,571.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.91, 13,867.92 and 4,571.43 is: 6,848.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.91 : 13,867.92 = 4,571.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.91/13,867.92 = 4,571.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.91x = 13,867.92 × 4,571.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.91x = 63,396,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,396,225.53/9,256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.53

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