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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.95, 13,918.04 and 3,435.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.95, 13,918.04 and 3,435.17 is: 5,152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.95 : 13,918.04 = 3,435.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.95/13,918.04 = 3,435.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.95x = 13,918.04 × 3,435.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.95x = 47,810,816.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,810,816.29/9,279.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.06

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