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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.46, 13,914.15 and 3,433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.46, 13,914.15 and 3,433.14 is: 5,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.46 : 13,914.15 = 3,433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.46/13,914.15 = 3,433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.46x = 13,914.15 × 3,433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.46x = 47,769,224.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,769,224.93/9,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.73

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