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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.52, 13,951.76 and 3,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.52, 13,951.76 and 3,458.20 is: 5,189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.52 : 13,951.76 = 3,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.52/13,951.76 = 3,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.52x = 13,951.76 × 3,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.52x = 48,247,976.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,247,976.43/9,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.34

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