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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.38, 13,902.56 and 4,074.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.38, 13,902.56 and 4,074.39 is: 6,111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.38 : 13,902.56 = 4,074.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.38/13,902.56 = 4,074.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.38x = 13,902.56 × 4,074.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.38x = 56,644,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,644,451.44/9,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,111.58

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