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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.60, 13,904.40 and 3,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.60, 13,904.40 and 3,430.40 is: 5,145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.60 : 13,904.40 = 3,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.60/13,904.40 = 3,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.60x = 13,904.40 × 3,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.60x = 47,697,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,697,653.76/9,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.60

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