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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.06, 13,906.91 and 3,426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.06, 13,906.91 and 3,426.72 is: 5,140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.06 : 13,906.91 = 3,426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.06/13,906.91 = 3,426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.06x = 13,906.91 × 3,426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.06x = 47,655,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,655,086.64/9,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.75

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