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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.24, 13,896.36 and 3,417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.24, 13,896.36 and 3,417.84 is: 5,126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.24 : 13,896.36 = 3,417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.24/13,896.36 = 3,417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.24x = 13,896.36 × 3,417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.24x = 47,495,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,495,535.06/9,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,126.76

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