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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.88, 13,924.44 and 3,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.88, 13,924.44 and 3,437.96 is: 5,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.88 : 13,924.44 = 3,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.88/13,924.44 = 3,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.88x = 13,924.44 × 3,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.88x = 47,871,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,871,667.74/9,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.10

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