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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.88, 13,919.84 and 3,429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.88, 13,919.84 and 3,429.68 is: 5,144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.88 : 13,919.84 = 3,429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.88/13,919.84 = 3,429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.88x = 13,919.84 × 3,429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.88x = 47,740,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,740,596.85/9,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,144.53

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