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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.30, 13,929.71 and 3,441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.30, 13,929.71 and 3,441.69 is: 5,163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.30 : 13,929.71 = 3,441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.30/13,929.71 = 3,441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.30x = 13,929.71 × 3,441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.30x = 47,941,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,941,726.40/9,285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.19

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