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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.98, 13,929.50 and 4,607.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.98, 13,929.50 and 4,607.52 is: 6,912.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.98 : 13,929.50 = 4,607.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.98/13,929.50 = 4,607.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.98x = 13,929.50 × 4,607.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.98x = 64,180,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,180,449.84/9,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,912.29

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