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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.48, 13,924.92 and 3,438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.48, 13,924.92 and 3,438.48 is: 5,158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.48 : 13,924.92 = 3,438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.48/13,924.92 = 3,438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.48x = 13,924.92 × 3,438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.48x = 47,880,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,880,558.92/9,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.16

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