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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.40, 13,891.68 and 3,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.40, 13,891.68 and 3,418.20 is: 5,129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.40 : 13,891.68 = 3,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.40/13,891.68 = 3,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.40x = 13,891.68 × 3,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.40x = 47,484,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,484,540.58/9,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,129.36

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