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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.50, 13,924.98 and 3,439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.50, 13,924.98 and 3,439.98 is: 5,159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.50 : 13,924.98 = 3,439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.50/13,924.98 = 3,439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.50x = 13,924.98 × 3,439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.50x = 47,901,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,901,652.70/9,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.87

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