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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.40, 13,912.32 and 4,884.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.40, 13,912.32 and 4,884.68 is: 7,332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.40 : 13,912.32 = 4,884.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.40/13,912.32 = 4,884.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.40x = 13,912.32 × 4,884.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.40x = 67,957,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,957,231.26/9,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.14

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