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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.24, 13,893.72 and 3,415.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.24, 13,893.72 and 3,415.66 is: 5,123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.24 : 13,893.72 = 3,415.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.24/13,893.72 = 3,415.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.24x = 13,893.72 × 3,415.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.24x = 47,456,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456,223.66/9,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.62

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