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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.16, 13,893.56 and 3,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.16, 13,893.56 and 3,423.20 is: 5,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.16 : 13,893.56 = 3,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.16/13,893.56 = 3,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.16x = 13,893.56 × 3,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.16x = 47,560,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,560,434.59/9,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,131.59

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