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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.20, 13,925.61 and 3,439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.20, 13,925.61 and 3,439.86 is: 5,160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.20 : 13,925.61 = 3,439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.20/13,925.61 = 3,439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.20x = 13,925.61 × 3,439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.20x = 47,902,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,902,148.81/9,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,160.09

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