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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.08, 13,893.48 and 3,423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.08, 13,893.48 and 3,423.12 is: 5,131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.08 : 13,893.48 = 3,423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.08/13,893.48 = 3,423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.08x = 13,893.48 × 3,423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.08x = 47,559,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,559,049.26/9,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.49

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