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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.77, 13,914.59 and 3,433.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.77, 13,914.59 and 3,433.05 is: 5,150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.77 : 13,914.59 = 3,433.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.77/13,914.59 = 3,433.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.77x = 13,914.59 × 3,433.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.77x = 47,769,466.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,769,466.03/9,274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.47

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