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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.82, 13,891.36 and 3,417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.82, 13,891.36 and 3,417.09 is: 5,125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.82 : 13,891.36 = 3,417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.82/13,891.36 = 3,417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.82x = 13,891.36 × 3,417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.82x = 47,468,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,468,027.34/9,261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,125.13

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