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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.42, 13,808.02 and 3,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.42, 13,808.02 and 3,361.96 is: 5,042.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.42 : 13,808.02 = 3,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.42/13,808.02 = 3,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.42x = 13,808.02 × 3,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.42x = 46,422,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,422,010.92/9,205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.90

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