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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.27, 13,878.93 and 4,578.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.27, 13,878.93 and 4,578.82 is: 6,859.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.27 : 13,878.93 = 4,578.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.27/13,878.93 = 4,578.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.27x = 13,878.93 × 4,578.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.27x = 63,549,122.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,549,122.26/9,264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,859.59

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