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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.24, 13,888.38 and 4,643.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.24, 13,888.38 and 4,643.72 is: 6,962.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.24 : 13,888.38 = 4,643.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.24/13,888.38 = 4,643.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.24x = 13,888.38 × 4,643.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.24x = 64,493,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,493,747.97/9,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.33

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