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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.19, 13,858.65 and 3,394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.19, 13,858.65 and 3,394.34 is: 5,092.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.19 : 13,858.65 = 3,394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.19/13,858.65 = 3,394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.19x = 13,858.65 × 3,394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.19x = 47,040,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,040,883.78/9,238.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.00

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