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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.97, 13,855.40 and 3,307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.97, 13,855.40 and 3,307.85 is: 4,962.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.97 : 13,855.40 = 3,307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.97/13,855.40 = 3,307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.97x = 13,855.40 × 3,307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.97x = 45,831,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,831,563.44/9,234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,962.83

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