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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.70, 13,898.60 and 4,331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.70, 13,898.60 and 4,331.62 is: 6,499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.70 : 13,898.60 = 4,331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.70/13,898.60 = 4,331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.70x = 13,898.60 × 4,331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.70x = 60,203,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,203,453.73/9,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,499.56

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