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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.24, 13,900.92 and 3,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.24, 13,900.92 and 3,423.52 is: 5,134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.24 : 13,900.92 = 3,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.24/13,900.92 = 3,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.24x = 13,900.92 × 3,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.24x = 47,590,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,590,077.64/9,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.75

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