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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.44, 13,938.60 and 3,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.44, 13,938.60 and 3,134 is: 4,701.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.44 : 13,938.60 = 3,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.44/13,938.60 = 3,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.44x = 13,938.60 × 3,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.44x = 43,683,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,683,572.40/9,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.49

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