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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.81, 13,804.60 and 3,358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.81, 13,804.60 and 3,358.32 is: 5,035.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.81 : 13,804.60 = 3,358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.81/13,804.60 = 3,358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.81x = 13,804.60 × 3,358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.81x = 46,360,264.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,360,264.27/9,205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.98

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