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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.28, 13,886.36 and 4,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.28, 13,886.36 and 4,324.08 is: 6,484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.28 : 13,886.36 = 4,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.28/13,886.36 = 4,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.28x = 13,886.36 × 4,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.28x = 60,045,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,045,731.55/9,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.92

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