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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.88, 13,912.65 and 4,350.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.88, 13,912.65 and 4,350.03 is: 6,522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.88 : 13,912.65 = 4,350.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.88/13,912.65 = 4,350.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.88x = 13,912.65 × 4,350.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.88x = 60,520,444.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,520,444.88/9,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.39

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