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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.58, 13,927.77 and 3,441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.58, 13,927.77 and 3,441.86 is: 5,163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.58 : 13,927.77 = 3,441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.58/13,927.77 = 3,441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.58x = 13,927.77 × 3,441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.58x = 47,937,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,937,434.45/9,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.68

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