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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.23, 13,922.13 and 4,348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.23, 13,922.13 and 4,348.37 is: 6,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.23 : 13,922.13 = 4,348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.23/13,922.13 = 4,348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.23x = 13,922.13 × 4,348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.23x = 60,538,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,538,572.43/9,278.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.80

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