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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.35, 13,931.55 and 4,608.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.35, 13,931.55 and 4,608.90 is: 6,914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.35 : 13,931.55 = 4,608.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.35/13,931.55 = 4,608.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.35x = 13,931.55 × 4,608.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.35x = 64,209,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,209,120.80/9,286.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.36

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