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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.70, 13,887.79 and 4,871.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.70, 13,887.79 and 4,871.83 is: 7,300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.70 : 13,887.79 = 4,871.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.70/13,887.79 = 4,871.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.70x = 13,887.79 × 4,871.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.70x = 67,658,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,658,951.96/9,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,300.51

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