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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.06, 13,912.26 and 3,430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.06, 13,912.26 and 3,430.72 is: 5,146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.06 : 13,912.26 = 3,430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.06/13,912.26 = 3,430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.06x = 13,912.26 × 3,430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.06x = 47,729,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,729,068.63/9,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.51

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