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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.92, 13,912.08 and 3,432.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.92, 13,912.08 and 3,432.34 is: 5,146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.92 : 13,912.08 = 3,432.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.92/13,912.08 = 3,432.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.92x = 13,912.08 × 3,432.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.92x = 47,750,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,750,988.67/9,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.18

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