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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.18, 13,906.89 and 3,426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.18, 13,906.89 and 3,426.03 is: 5,139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.18 : 13,906.89 = 3,426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.18/13,906.89 = 3,426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.18x = 13,906.89 × 3,426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.18x = 47,645,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,645,422.35/9,270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.64

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