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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.24, 13,807.86 and 3,361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.24, 13,807.86 and 3,361.81 is: 5,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.24 : 13,807.86 = 3,361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.24/13,807.86 = 3,361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.24x = 13,807.86 × 3,361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.24x = 46,419,401.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,419,401.83/9,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.72

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