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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.28, 13,849.11 and 3,393.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.28, 13,849.11 and 3,393.45 is: 5,087.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.28 : 13,849.11 = 3,393.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.28/13,849.11 = 3,393.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.28x = 13,849.11 × 3,393.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.28x = 46,996,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,996,262.33/9,238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.13

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