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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.50, 13,915.61 and 3,354.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.50, 13,915.61 and 3,354.87 is: 5,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.50 : 13,915.61 = 3,354.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.50/13,915.61 = 3,354.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.50x = 13,915.61 × 3,354.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.50x = 46,684,976.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,684,976.17/9,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.61

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