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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.07, 13,923.42 and 3,437.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.07, 13,923.42 and 3,437.73 is: 5,157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.07 : 13,923.42 = 3,437.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.07/13,923.42 = 3,437.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.07x = 13,923.42 × 3,437.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.07x = 47,864,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,864,958.64/9,281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.27

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