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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.24, 13,902.42 and 3,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.24, 13,902.42 and 3,424.52 is: 5,136.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.24 : 13,902.42 = 3,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.24/13,902.42 = 3,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.24x = 13,902.42 × 3,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.24x = 47,609,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,609,115.34/9,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.25

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