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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.45, 13,926.78 and 4,351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.45, 13,926.78 and 4,351.46 is: 6,529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.45 : 13,926.78 = 4,351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.45/13,926.78 = 4,351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.45x = 13,926.78 × 4,351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.45x = 60,601,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,601,860.92/9,281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.36

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