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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.04, 13,881.72 and 3,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.04, 13,881.72 and 3,415.20 is: 5,119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.04 : 13,881.72 = 3,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.04/13,881.72 = 3,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.04x = 13,881.72 × 3,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.04x = 47,408,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,408,850.14/9,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,119.72

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