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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.24, 13,934.88 and 3,442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.24, 13,934.88 and 3,442.64 is: 5,165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.24 : 13,934.88 = 3,442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.24/13,934.88 = 3,442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.24x = 13,934.88 × 3,442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.24x = 47,972,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,972,775.28/9,287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.45

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