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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.08, 13,860.08 and 3,310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.08, 13,860.08 and 3,310.97 is: 4,967.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.08 : 13,860.08 = 3,310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.08/13,860.08 = 3,310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.08x = 13,860.08 × 3,310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.08x = 45,890,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,890,309.08/9,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.52

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