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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.46, 13,918.65 and 3,436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.46, 13,918.65 and 3,436.14 is: 5,156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.46 : 13,918.65 = 3,436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.46/13,918.65 = 3,436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.46x = 13,918.65 × 3,436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.46x = 47,826,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,826,430.01/9,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.23

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