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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.08, 13,846.98 and 3,386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.08, 13,846.98 and 3,386.56 is: 5,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.08 : 13,846.98 = 3,386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.08/13,846.98 = 3,386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.08x = 13,846.98 × 3,386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.08x = 46,893,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,893,628.59/9,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,080.52

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