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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.27, 13,898.44 and 4,331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.27, 13,898.44 and 4,331.65 is: 6,491.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.27 : 13,898.44 = 4,331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.27/13,898.44 = 4,331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.27x = 13,898.44 × 4,331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.27x = 60,203,177.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,203,177.63/9,274.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.42

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