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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.34, 13,852.44 and 3,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.34, 13,852.44 and 3,390 is: 5,085.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.34 : 13,852.44 = 3,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.34/13,852.44 = 3,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.34x = 13,852.44 × 3,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.34x = 46,959,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,959,771.60/9,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,085.89

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