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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.44, 13,955.40 and 3,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.44, 13,955.40 and 3,459.72 is: 5,190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.44 : 13,955.40 = 3,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.44/13,955.40 = 3,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.44x = 13,955.40 × 3,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.44x = 48,281,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,281,776.49/9,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.79

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