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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.08, 13,848.48 and 3,393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.08, 13,848.48 and 3,393.12 is: 5,086.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.08 : 13,848.48 = 3,393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.08/13,848.48 = 3,393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.08x = 13,848.48 × 3,393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.08x = 46,989,554.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,989,554.46/9,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.51

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