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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.24, 13,894.92 and 3,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.24, 13,894.92 and 3,419.52 is: 5,128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.24 : 13,894.92 = 3,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.24/13,894.92 = 3,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.24x = 13,894.92 × 3,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.24x = 47,513,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,513,956.84/9,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.75

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