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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.29, 13,903.65 and 4,885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.29, 13,903.65 and 4,885.92 is: 7,329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.29 : 13,903.65 = 4,885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.29/13,903.65 = 4,885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.29x = 13,903.65 × 4,885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.29x = 67,932,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,932,121.61/9,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,329.52

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