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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.19, 13,891.91 and 3,416.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.19, 13,891.91 and 3,416.85 is: 5,125.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.19 : 13,891.91 = 3,416.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.19/13,891.91 = 3,416.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.19x = 13,891.91 × 3,416.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.19x = 47,466,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,466,555.60/9,260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,125.87

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