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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.38, 13,965.28 and 3,465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.38, 13,965.28 and 3,465.86 is: 5,197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.38 : 13,965.28 = 3,465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.38/13,965.28 = 3,465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.38x = 13,965.28 × 3,465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.38x = 48,401,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,401,626.85/9,313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.00

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