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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.04, 13,802.48 and 3,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.04, 13,802.48 and 3,362.48 is: 5,039.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.04 : 13,802.48 = 3,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.04/13,802.48 = 3,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.04x = 13,802.48 × 3,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.04x = 46,410,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,410,562.95/9,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.67

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