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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.32, 13,904.28 and 3,422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.32, 13,904.28 and 3,422.16 is: 5,135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.32 : 13,904.28 = 3,422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.32/13,904.28 = 3,422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.32x = 13,904.28 × 3,422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.32x = 47,582,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,582,670.84/9,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.57

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