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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.38, 13,808.62 and 3,360.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.38, 13,808.62 and 3,360.98 is: 5,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.38 : 13,808.62 = 3,360.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.38/13,808.62 = 3,360.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.38x = 13,808.62 × 3,360.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.38x = 46,410,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,410,495.65/9,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.22

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