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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.18, 13,949.56 and 3,457.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.18, 13,949.56 and 3,457.69 is: 5,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.18 : 13,949.56 = 3,457.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.18/13,949.56 = 3,457.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.18x = 13,949.56 × 3,457.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.18x = 48,233,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,233,223.56/9,305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,183.48

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