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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.72, 13,876.86 and 3,410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.72, 13,876.86 and 3,410.60 is: 5,112.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.72 : 13,876.86 = 3,410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.72/13,876.86 = 3,410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.72x = 13,876.86 × 3,410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.72x = 47,328,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,328,418.72/9,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.32

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