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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.14, 13,881.79 and 4,580.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.14, 13,881.79 and 4,580.70 is: 6,862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.14 : 13,881.79 = 4,580.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.14/13,881.79 = 4,580.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.14x = 13,881.79 × 4,580.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.14x = 63,588,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,588,315.45/9,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.44

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