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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.28, 13,933.25 and 4,351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.28, 13,933.25 and 4,351.17 is: 6,527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.28 : 13,933.25 = 4,351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.28/13,933.25 = 4,351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.28x = 13,933.25 × 4,351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.28x = 60,625,939.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,625,939.40/9,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.85

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