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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.57, 13,898.94 and 3,421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.57, 13,898.94 and 3,421.08 is: 5,132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.57 : 13,898.94 = 3,421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.57/13,898.94 = 3,421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.57x = 13,898.94 × 3,421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.57x = 47,549,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,549,385.66/9,264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,132.39

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