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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.03, 13,862.57 and 3,395.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.03, 13,862.57 and 3,395.23 is: 5,094.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.03 : 13,862.57 = 3,395.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.03/13,862.57 = 3,395.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.03x = 13,862.57 × 3,395.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.03x = 47,066,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,066,613.54/9,238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,094.88

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