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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.08, 13,924.02 and 3,439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.08, 13,924.02 and 3,439.36 is: 5,159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.08 : 13,924.02 = 3,439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.08/13,924.02 = 3,439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.08x = 13,924.02 × 3,439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.08x = 47,889,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,889,717.43/9,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.93

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