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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.62, 13,951.68 and 3,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.62, 13,951.68 and 3,459.14 is: 5,185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.62 : 13,951.68 = 3,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.62/13,951.68 = 3,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.62x = 13,951.68 × 3,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.62x = 48,260,814.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,260,814.36/9,306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.64

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