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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.12, 13,851.50 and 3,389.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.12, 13,851.50 and 3,389.78 is: 5,085.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.12 : 13,851.50 = 3,389.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.12/13,851.50 = 3,389.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.12x = 13,851.50 × 3,389.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.12x = 46,953,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,953,511.52/9,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.34

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