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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.31, 13,904.28 and 3,424.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.31, 13,904.28 and 3,424.97 is: 5,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.31 : 13,904.28 = 3,424.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.31/13,904.28 = 3,424.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.31x = 13,904.28 × 3,424.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.31x = 47,621,741.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,621,741.87/9,268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.13

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