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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.98, 13,920.81 and 4,893.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.98, 13,920.81 and 4,893.04 is: 7,345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.98 : 13,920.81 = 4,893.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.98/13,920.81 = 4,893.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.98x = 13,920.81 × 4,893.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.98x = 68,115,080.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,115,080.16/9,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.54

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