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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.26, 13,890.69 and 3,415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.26, 13,890.69 and 3,415.50 is: 5,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.26 : 13,890.69 = 3,415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.26/13,890.69 = 3,415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.26x = 13,890.69 × 3,415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.26x = 47,443,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,443,651.70/9,260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.36

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