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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.86, 13,905.15 and 4,074.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.86, 13,905.15 and 4,074.74 is: 6,112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.86 : 13,905.15 = 4,074.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.86/13,905.15 = 4,074.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.86x = 13,905.15 × 4,074.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.86x = 56,659,870.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,659,870.91/9,268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.93

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