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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.78, 13,860.69 and 3,393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.78, 13,860.69 and 3,393.98 is: 5,093.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.78 : 13,860.69 = 3,393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.78/13,860.69 = 3,393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.78x = 13,860.69 × 3,393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.78x = 47,042,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,042,904.65/9,236.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.00

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