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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.98, 13,923.81 and 4,895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.98, 13,923.81 and 4,895.04 is: 7,348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.98 : 13,923.81 = 4,895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.98/13,923.81 = 4,895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.98x = 13,923.81 × 4,895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.98x = 68,157,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,157,606.90/9,274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.54

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