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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.05, 13,898.25 and 3,346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.05, 13,898.25 and 3,346.53 is: 5,016.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.05 : 13,898.25 = 3,346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.05/13,898.25 = 3,346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.05x = 13,898.25 × 3,346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.05x = 46,510,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,510,910.57/9,271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.79

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