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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.62, 13,948.72 and 3,457.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.62, 13,948.72 and 3,457.13 is: 5,182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.62 : 13,948.72 = 3,457.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.62/13,948.72 = 3,457.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.62x = 13,948.72 × 3,457.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.62x = 48,222,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,222,459.99/9,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.64

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