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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.52, 13,897.56 and 4,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.52, 13,897.56 and 4,337 is: 6,500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.52 : 13,897.56 = 4,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.52/13,897.56 = 4,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.52x = 13,897.56 × 4,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.52x = 60,273,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,273,717.72/9,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,500.95

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