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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.10, 13,869.75 and 3,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.10, 13,869.75 and 3,406.62 is: 5,107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.10 : 13,869.75 = 3,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.10/13,869.75 = 3,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.10x = 13,869.75 × 3,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.10x = 47,248,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,248,967.75/9,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.39

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