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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.12, 13,941.89 and 4,615.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.12, 13,941.89 and 4,615.43 is: 6,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.12 : 13,941.89 = 4,615.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.12/13,941.89 = 4,615.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.12x = 13,941.89 × 4,615.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.12x = 64,347,724.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,347,724.58/9,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.25

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