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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.10, 13,906.46 and 3,424.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.10, 13,906.46 and 3,424.38 is: 5,139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.10 : 13,906.46 = 3,424.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.10/13,906.46 = 3,424.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.10x = 13,906.46 × 3,424.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.10x = 47,620,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,620,986.37/9,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.27

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