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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.34, 13,888.42 and 3,414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.34, 13,888.42 and 3,414.19 is: 5,121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.34 : 13,888.42 = 3,414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.34/13,888.42 = 3,414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.34x = 13,888.42 × 3,414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.34x = 47,417,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,417,661.42/9,258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,121.62

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