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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.20, 13,877.71 and 3,406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.20, 13,877.71 and 3,406.44 is: 5,110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.20 : 13,877.71 = 3,406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.20/13,877.71 = 3,406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.20x = 13,877.71 × 3,406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.20x = 47,273,586.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,273,586.45/9,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,110.00

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