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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.91, 13,914.63 and 3,435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.91, 13,914.63 and 3,435.98 is: 5,152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.91 : 13,914.63 = 3,435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.91/13,914.63 = 3,435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.91x = 13,914.63 × 3,435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.91x = 47,810,320.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,810,320.81/9,278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.58

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