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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.86, 13,929.45 and 4,901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.86, 13,929.45 and 4,901.26 is: 7,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.86 : 13,929.45 = 4,901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.86/13,929.45 = 4,901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.86x = 13,929.45 × 4,901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.86x = 68,271,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,271,856.11/9,280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.20

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