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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.66, 13,901.76 and 4,589.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.66, 13,901.76 and 4,589.43 is: 6,880.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.66 : 13,901.76 = 4,589.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.66/13,901.76 = 4,589.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.66x = 13,901.76 × 4,589.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.66x = 63,801,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,801,154.40/9,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.57

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