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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.97, 13,905 and 4,338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.97, 13,905 and 4,338.45 is: 6,505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.97 : 13,905 = 4,338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.97/13,905 = 4,338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.97x = 13,905 × 4,338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.97x = 60,326,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,326,147.25/9,272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.59

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