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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.84, 13,934.72 and 3,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.84, 13,934.72 and 3,445.28 is: 5,169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.84 : 13,934.72 = 3,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.84/13,934.72 = 3,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.84x = 13,934.72 × 3,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.84x = 48,009,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,009,012.12/9,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.02

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