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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.26, 13,855.42 and 3,390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.26, 13,855.42 and 3,390.46 is: 5,087.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.26 : 13,855.42 = 3,390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.26/13,855.42 = 3,390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.26x = 13,855.42 × 3,390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.26x = 46,976,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,976,247.29/9,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.72

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