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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.66, 13,858.07 and 3,391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.66, 13,858.07 and 3,391.32 is: 5,089.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.66 : 13,858.07 = 3,391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.66/13,858.07 = 3,391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.66x = 13,858.07 × 3,391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.66x = 46,997,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,997,133.00/9,234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.21

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