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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.30, 13,928.58 and 3,441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.30, 13,928.58 and 3,441.72 is: 5,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.30 : 13,928.58 = 3,441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.30/13,928.58 = 3,441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.30x = 13,928.58 × 3,441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.30x = 47,938,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,938,272.36/9,288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.15

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