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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.96, 13,901.37 and 3,424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.96, 13,901.37 and 3,424.64 is: 5,138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.96 : 13,901.37 = 3,424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.96/13,901.37 = 3,424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.96x = 13,901.37 × 3,424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.96x = 47,607,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,607,187.76/9,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.97

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