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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.84, 13,893.12 and 4,327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.84, 13,893.12 and 4,327.56 is: 6,493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.84 : 13,893.12 = 4,327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.84/13,893.12 = 4,327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.84x = 13,893.12 × 4,327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.84x = 60,123,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,123,310.39/9,258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,493.61

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