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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.96, 13,916.40 and 3,434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.96, 13,916.40 and 3,434.64 is: 5,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.96 : 13,916.40 = 3,434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.96/13,916.40 = 3,434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.96x = 13,916.40 × 3,434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.96x = 47,797,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,797,824.10/9,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.98

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