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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.31, 13,916.28 and 3,432.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.31, 13,916.28 and 3,432.97 is: 5,150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.31 : 13,916.28 = 3,432.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.31/13,916.28 = 3,432.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.31x = 13,916.28 × 3,432.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.31x = 47,774,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,774,102.17/9,276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,150.12

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