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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.45, 13,960.89 and 3,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.45, 13,960.89 and 3,462.30 is: 5,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.45 : 13,960.89 = 3,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.45/13,960.89 = 3,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.45x = 13,960.89 × 3,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.45x = 48,336,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,336,789.45/9,306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.90

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