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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.84, 13,931.72 and 3,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.84, 13,931.72 and 3,444.08 is: 5,165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.84 : 13,931.72 = 3,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.84/13,931.72 = 3,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.84x = 13,931.72 × 3,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.84x = 47,981,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,981,958.22/9,288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.55

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