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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.34, 13,809.72 and 3,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.34, 13,809.72 and 3,362.96 is: 5,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.34 : 13,809.72 = 3,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.34/13,809.72 = 3,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.34x = 13,809.72 × 3,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.34x = 46,441,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441,535.97/9,206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.52

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