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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.76, 13,930.96 and 4,358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.76, 13,930.96 and 4,358.52 is: 6,537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.76 : 13,930.96 = 4,358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.76/13,930.96 = 4,358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.76x = 13,930.96 × 4,358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.76x = 60,718,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,718,367.78/9,287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.46

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