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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.44, 13,962.40 and 4,862.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.44, 13,962.40 and 4,862.31 is: 7,292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.44 : 13,962.40 = 4,862.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.44/13,962.40 = 4,862.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.44x = 13,962.40 × 4,862.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.44x = 67,889,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,889,584.70/9,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.55

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