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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.67, 13,901.70 and 4,589.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.67, 13,901.70 and 4,589.40 is: 6,880.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.67 : 13,901.70 = 4,589.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.67/13,901.70 = 4,589.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.67x = 13,901.70 × 4,589.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.67x = 63,800,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,800,461.98/9,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.48

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