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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.06, 13,924.26 and 3,438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.06, 13,924.26 and 3,438.72 is: 5,158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.06 : 13,924.26 = 3,438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.06/13,924.26 = 3,438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.06x = 13,924.26 × 3,438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.06x = 47,881,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,881,631.35/9,282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.51

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