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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.17, 13,900.96 and 4,588.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.17, 13,900.96 and 4,588.89 is: 6,879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.17 : 13,900.96 = 4,588.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.17/13,900.96 = 4,588.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.17x = 13,900.96 × 4,588.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.17x = 63,789,976.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,789,976.33/9,272.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.72

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