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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.79, 14,052.80 and 3,446.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.79, 14,052.80 and 3,446.27 is: 5,172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.79 : 14,052.80 = 3,446.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.79/14,052.80 = 3,446.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.79x = 14,052.80 × 3,446.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.79x = 48,429,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,429,672.79/9,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.02

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