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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.49, 13,897.26 and 4,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.49, 13,897.26 and 4,002.20 is: 5,999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.49 : 13,897.26 = 4,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.49/13,897.26 = 4,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.49x = 13,897.26 × 4,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.49x = 55,619,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,619,648.72/9,270.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.65

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