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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.44, 13,926.87 and 3,437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.44, 13,926.87 and 3,437.10 is: 5,157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.44 : 13,926.87 = 3,437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.44/13,926.87 = 3,437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.44x = 13,926.87 × 3,437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.44x = 47,868,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,868,044.88/9,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.95

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