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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.40, 13,966.27 and 3,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.40, 13,966.27 and 3,467 is: 5,200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.40 : 13,966.27 = 3,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.40/13,966.27 = 3,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.40x = 13,966.27 × 3,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.40x = 48,421,058.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,421,058.09/9,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.75

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