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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.58, 13,903.82 and 3,423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.58, 13,903.82 and 3,423.83 is: 5,136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.58 : 13,903.82 = 3,423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.58/13,903.82 = 3,423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.58x = 13,903.82 × 3,423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.58x = 47,604,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,604,229.39/9,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.09

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