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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.40, 13,961.77 and 3,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.40, 13,961.77 and 3,464 is: 5,196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.40 : 13,961.77 = 3,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.40/13,961.77 = 3,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.40x = 13,961.77 × 3,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.40x = 48,363,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,363,571.28/9,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.25

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