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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.58, 13,894.42 and 3,418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.58, 13,894.42 and 3,418.19 is: 5,128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.58 : 13,894.42 = 3,418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.58/13,894.42 = 3,418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.58x = 13,894.42 × 3,418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.58x = 47,493,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,493,767.50/9,261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.04

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