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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.98, 13,932.50 and 4,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.98, 13,932.50 and 4,609.52 is: 6,915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.98 : 13,932.50 = 4,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.98/13,932.50 = 4,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.98x = 13,932.50 × 4,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.98x = 64,222,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,222,137.40/9,286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.29

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