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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.08, 13,935.21 and 4,357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.08, 13,935.21 and 4,357.10 is: 6,537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.08 : 13,935.21 = 4,357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.08/13,935.21 = 4,357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.08x = 13,935.21 × 4,357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.08x = 60,717,103.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,717,103.49/9,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.80

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