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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.40, 13,909.32 and 4,882.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.40, 13,909.32 and 4,882.68 is: 7,329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.40 : 13,909.32 = 4,882.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.40/13,909.32 = 4,882.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.40x = 13,909.32 × 4,882.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.40x = 67,914,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,914,758.58/9,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.14

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