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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.72, 13,906.56 and 4,341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.72, 13,906.56 and 4,341.92 is: 6,507.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.72 : 13,906.56 = 4,341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.72/13,906.56 = 4,341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.72x = 13,906.56 × 4,341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.72x = 60,381,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,381,171.00/9,278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,507.49

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