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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.08, 13,924.80 and 3,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.08, 13,924.80 and 3,437.28 is: 5,157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.08 : 13,924.80 = 3,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.08/13,924.80 = 3,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.08x = 13,924.80 × 3,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.08x = 47,863,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,863,436.54/9,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.65

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