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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.43, 13,861.61 and 3,398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.43, 13,861.61 and 3,398.14 is: 5,099.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.43 : 13,861.61 = 3,398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.43/13,861.61 = 3,398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.43x = 13,861.61 × 3,398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.43x = 47,103,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,103,691.41/9,237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.22

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