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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.70, 13,945.62 and 3,452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.70, 13,945.62 and 3,452.12 is: 5,177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.70 : 13,945.62 = 3,452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.70/13,945.62 = 3,452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.70x = 13,945.62 × 3,452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.70x = 48,141,953.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,141,953.71/9,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,177.28

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