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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.58, 13,926.27 and 3,440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.58, 13,926.27 and 3,440.86 is: 5,162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.58 : 13,926.27 = 3,440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.58/13,926.27 = 3,440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.58x = 13,926.27 × 3,440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.58x = 47,918,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,918,345.39/9,282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.18

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