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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,290.70, 13,930.38 and 3,442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,290.70, 13,930.38 and 3,442.50 is: 5,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,290.70 : 13,930.38 = 3,442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,290.70/13,930.38 = 3,442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,290.70x = 13,930.38 × 3,442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,290.70x = 47,955,333.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955,333.15/9,290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.65

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