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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.80, 14,042.52 and 3,439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.80, 14,042.52 and 3,439.28 is: 5,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.80 : 14,042.52 = 3,439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.80/14,042.52 = 3,439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.80x = 14,042.52 × 3,439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.80x = 48,296,158.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,296,158.19/9,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.75

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