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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.32, 13,905.01 and 3,423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.32, 13,905.01 and 3,423.93 is: 5,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.32 : 13,905.01 = 3,423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.32/13,905.01 = 3,423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.32x = 13,905.01 × 3,423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.32x = 47,609,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,609,780.89/9,271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.17

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