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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.46, 13,849.74 and 3,389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.46, 13,849.74 and 3,389.70 is: 5,084.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.46 : 13,849.74 = 3,389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.46/13,849.74 = 3,389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.46x = 13,849.74 × 3,389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.46x = 46,946,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,946,463.68/9,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,084.38

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