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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.40, 13,956.03 and 3,459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.40, 13,956.03 and 3,459.06 is: 5,189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.40 : 13,956.03 = 3,459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.40/13,956.03 = 3,459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.40x = 13,956.03 × 3,459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.40x = 48,274,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274,745.13/9,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.49

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