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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.32, 13,885.73 and 4,870.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.32, 13,885.73 and 4,870.45 is: 7,298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.32 : 13,885.73 = 4,870.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.32/13,885.73 = 4,870.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.32x = 13,885.73 × 4,870.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.32x = 67,629,783.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,629,783.21/9,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,298.45

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