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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.50, 13,923.48 and 3,438.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.50, 13,923.48 and 3,438.98 is: 5,158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.50 : 13,923.48 = 3,438.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.50/13,923.48 = 3,438.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.50x = 13,923.48 × 3,438.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.50x = 47,882,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,882,569.25/9,282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.37

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