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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.95, 13,905.24 and 3,426.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.95, 13,905.24 and 3,426.01 is: 5,139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.95 : 13,905.24 = 3,426.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.95/13,905.24 = 3,426.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.95x = 13,905.24 × 3,426.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.95x = 47,639,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,639,491.29/9,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.69

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