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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.83, 13,925.72 and 3,440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.83, 13,925.72 and 3,440.07 is: 5,159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.83 : 13,925.72 = 3,440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.83/13,925.72 = 3,440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.83x = 13,925.72 × 3,440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.83x = 47,905,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,905,460.20/9,284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.54

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