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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.52, 13,924.68 and 3,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.52, 13,924.68 and 3,440.20 is: 5,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.52 : 13,924.68 = 3,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.52/13,924.68 = 3,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.52x = 13,924.68 × 3,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.52x = 47,903,684.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,903,684.14/9,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.30

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