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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.71, 13,853.35 and 3,388.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.71, 13,853.35 and 3,388.99 is: 5,086.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.71 : 13,853.35 = 3,388.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.71/13,853.35 = 3,388.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.71x = 13,853.35 × 3,388.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.71x = 46,948,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,948,869.73/9,230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.16

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