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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.61, 13,890.57 and 4,889.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.61, 13,890.57 and 4,889.13 is: 7,327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.61 : 13,890.57 = 4,889.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.61/13,890.57 = 4,889.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.61x = 13,890.57 × 4,889.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.61x = 67,912,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,912,802.50/9,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.19

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