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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.18, 13,891.71 and 3,413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.18, 13,891.71 and 3,413.84 is: 5,122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.18 : 13,891.71 = 3,413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.18/13,891.71 = 3,413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.18x = 13,891.71 × 3,413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.18x = 47,424,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,424,075.27/9,257.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.95

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