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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.44, 13,890.78 and 3,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.44, 13,890.78 and 3,416.10 is: 5,124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.44 : 13,890.78 = 3,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.44/13,890.78 = 3,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.44x = 13,890.78 × 3,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.44x = 47,452,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,452,293.56/9,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.75

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