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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.16, 13,901.82 and 3,428.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.16, 13,901.82 and 3,428.68 is: 5,140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.16 : 13,901.82 = 3,428.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.16/13,901.82 = 3,428.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.16x = 13,901.82 × 3,428.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.16x = 47,664,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,664,892.20/9,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.09

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