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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.82, 13,921.65 and 4,350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.82, 13,921.65 and 4,350.06 is: 6,526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.82 : 13,921.65 = 4,350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.82/13,921.65 = 4,350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.82x = 13,921.65 × 4,350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.82x = 60,560,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,560,012.80/9,278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.69

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