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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.28, 13,884.12 and 3,409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.28, 13,884.12 and 3,409.56 is: 5,116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.28 : 13,884.12 = 3,409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.28/13,884.12 = 3,409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.28x = 13,884.12 × 3,409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.28x = 47,338,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338,740.19/9,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,116.99

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