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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,202.54, 13,802.40 and 3,359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,202.54, 13,802.40 and 3,359.16 is: 5,038.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,202.54 : 13,802.40 = 3,359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,202.54/13,802.40 = 3,359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,202.54x = 13,802.40 × 3,359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,202.54x = 46,364,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,364,469.98/9,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.23

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