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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.91, 13,856.94 and 3,390.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.91, 13,856.94 and 3,390.57 is: 5,088.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.91 : 13,856.94 = 3,390.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.91/13,856.94 = 3,390.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.91x = 13,856.94 × 3,390.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.91x = 46,982,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,982,925.06/9,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.09

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