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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.58, 13,906.82 and 3,425.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.58, 13,906.82 and 3,425.83 is: 5,139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.58 : 13,906.82 = 3,425.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.58/13,906.82 = 3,425.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.58x = 13,906.82 × 3,425.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.58x = 47,642,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,642,401.16/9,270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.10

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