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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.70, 13,927.86 and 3,441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.70, 13,927.86 and 3,441.36 is: 5,162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.70 : 13,927.86 = 3,441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.70/13,927.86 = 3,441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.70x = 13,927.86 × 3,441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.70x = 47,930,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,930,780.29/9,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.34

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