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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.90, 13,889.28 and 3,414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.90, 13,889.28 and 3,414.56 is: 5,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.90 : 13,889.28 = 3,414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.90/13,889.28 = 3,414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.90x = 13,889.28 × 3,414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.90x = 47,425,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,425,779.92/9,257.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.74

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