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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.96, 13,911.90 and 3,431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.96, 13,911.90 and 3,431.64 is: 5,149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.96 : 13,911.90 = 3,431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.96/13,911.90 = 3,431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.96x = 13,911.90 × 3,431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.96x = 47,740,632.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,740,632.52/9,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.48

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