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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.28, 13,846.88 and 3,388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.28, 13,846.88 and 3,388.34 is: 5,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.28 : 13,846.88 = 3,388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.28/13,846.88 = 3,388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.28x = 13,846.88 × 3,388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.28x = 46,917,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,917,937.38/9,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,082.50

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