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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.52, 13,901.91 and 3,426.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.52, 13,901.91 and 3,426.04 is: 5,135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.52 : 13,901.91 = 3,426.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.52/13,901.91 = 3,426.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.52x = 13,901.91 × 3,426.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.52x = 47,628,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,628,499.74/9,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.97

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