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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.52, 13,881.18 and 4,579.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.52, 13,881.18 and 4,579.88 is: 6,859.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.52 : 13,881.18 = 4,579.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.52/13,881.18 = 4,579.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.52x = 13,881.18 × 4,579.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.52x = 63,574,138.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,574,138.66/9,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,859.15

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