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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.16, 13,924.63 and 3,360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.16, 13,924.63 and 3,360.43 is: 5,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.16 : 13,924.63 = 3,360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.16/13,924.63 = 3,360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.16x = 13,924.63 × 3,360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.16x = 46,792,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,792,727.59/9,282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.15

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