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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.72, 13,862.67 and 3,394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.72, 13,862.67 and 3,394.38 is: 5,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.72 : 13,862.67 = 3,394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.72/13,862.67 = 3,394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.72x = 13,862.67 × 3,394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.72x = 47,055,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,055,169.79/9,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.81

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