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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.08, 13,931.52 and 3,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.08, 13,931.52 and 3,444.36 is: 5,167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.08 : 13,931.52 = 3,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.08/13,931.52 = 3,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.08x = 13,931.52 × 3,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.08x = 47,985,170.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,985,170.23/9,286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.43

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