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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.08, 13,901.48 and 4,591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.08, 13,901.48 and 4,591.84 is: 6,880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.08 : 13,901.48 = 4,591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.08/13,901.48 = 4,591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.08x = 13,901.48 × 4,591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.08x = 63,833,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,833,371.92/9,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.02

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