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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.84, 13,930.82 and 4,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.84, 13,930.82 and 4,608.40 is: 6,913.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.84 : 13,930.82 = 4,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.84/13,930.82 = 4,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.84x = 13,930.82 × 4,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.84x = 64,198,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,198,790.89/9,285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,913.62

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