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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.30, 13,931.21 and 3,442.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.30, 13,931.21 and 3,442.69 is: 5,164.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.30 : 13,931.21 = 3,442.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.30/13,931.21 = 3,442.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.30x = 13,931.21 × 3,442.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.30x = 47,960,837.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,960,837.35/9,286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.69

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