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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492, 14,237.28 and 4,296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492, 14,237.28 and 4,296.48 is: 6,444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492 : 14,237.28 = 4,296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492/14,237.28 = 4,296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492x = 14,237.28 × 4,296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492x = 61,170,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,170,188.77/9,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.39

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