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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.39, 13,920.54 and 3,357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.39, 13,920.54 and 3,357.25 is: 5,035.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.39 : 13,920.54 = 3,357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.39/13,920.54 = 3,357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.39x = 13,920.54 × 3,357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.39x = 46,734,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,734,732.92/9,280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.86

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