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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.92, 13,910.58 and 3,431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.92, 13,910.58 and 3,431.34 is: 5,144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.92 : 13,910.58 = 3,431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.92/13,910.58 = 3,431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.92x = 13,910.58 × 3,431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.92x = 47,731,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,731,929.58/9,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.68

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