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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.24, 13,892.22 and 3,414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.24, 13,892.22 and 3,414.66 is: 5,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.24 : 13,892.22 = 3,414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.24/13,892.22 = 3,414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.24x = 13,892.22 × 3,414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.24x = 47,437,207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,437,207.95/9,261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.12

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