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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.68, 13,886.31 and 3,413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.68, 13,886.31 and 3,413.39 is: 5,122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.68 : 13,886.31 = 3,413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.68/13,886.31 = 3,413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.68x = 13,886.31 × 3,413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.68x = 47,399,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,399,322.26/9,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.77

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