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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.59, 13,888.07 and 4,326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.59, 13,888.07 and 4,326.90 is: 6,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.59 : 13,888.07 = 4,326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.59/13,888.07 = 4,326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.59x = 13,888.07 × 4,326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.59x = 60,092,268.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,092,268.45/9,258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,490.44

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