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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.17, 13,855.26 and 3,393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.17, 13,855.26 and 3,393.34 is: 5,089.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.17 : 13,855.26 = 3,393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.17/13,855.26 = 3,393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.17x = 13,855.26 × 3,393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.17x = 47,015,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,015,607.97/9,237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,089.83

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