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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.41, 13,806.51 and 3,360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.41, 13,806.51 and 3,360.97 is: 5,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.41 : 13,806.51 = 3,360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.41/13,806.51 = 3,360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.41x = 13,806.51 × 3,360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.41x = 46,403,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,403,265.91/9,204.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.42

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