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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.84, 13,851.69 and 3,389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.84, 13,851.69 and 3,389.50 is: 5,085.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.84 : 13,851.69 = 3,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.84/13,851.69 = 3,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.84x = 13,851.69 × 3,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.84x = 46,950,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,950,303.26/9,232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.14

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