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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.96, 13,915.44 and 4,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.96, 13,915.44 and 4,079.16 is: 6,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.96 : 13,915.44 = 4,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.96/13,915.44 = 4,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.96x = 13,915.44 × 4,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.96x = 56,763,306.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,763,306.23/9,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.72

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