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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.92, 13,961.88 and 3,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.92, 13,961.88 and 3,466 is: 5,199

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.92 : 13,961.88 = 3,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.92/13,961.88 = 3,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.92x = 13,961.88 × 3,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.92x = 48,391,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,391,876.08/9,307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199

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