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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.83, 13,857.55 and 3,394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.83, 13,857.55 and 3,394.49 is: 5,092.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.83 : 13,857.55 = 3,394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.83/13,857.55 = 3,394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.83x = 13,857.55 × 3,394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.83x = 47,039,237.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,039,237.13/9,237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.03

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