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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.43, 13,851.97 and 3,308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.43, 13,851.97 and 3,308.72 is: 4,963.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.43 : 13,851.97 = 3,308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.43/13,851.97 = 3,308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.43x = 13,851.97 × 3,308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.43x = 45,832,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832,338.83/9,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.74

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