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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.39, 14,126.92 and 3,494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.39, 14,126.92 and 3,494.34 is: 5,241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.39 : 14,126.92 = 3,494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.39/14,126.92 = 3,494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.39x = 14,126.92 × 3,494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.39x = 49,364,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,364,261.63/9,417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,241.82

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