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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.58, 13,892.92 and 3,417.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.58, 13,892.92 and 3,417.19 is: 5,126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.58 : 13,892.92 = 3,417.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.58/13,892.92 = 3,417.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.58x = 13,892.92 × 3,417.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.58x = 47,474,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,474,704.02/9,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,126.54

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