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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.33, 13,848.86 and 3,393.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.33, 13,848.86 and 3,393.37 is: 5,086.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.33 : 13,848.86 = 3,393.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.33/13,848.86 = 3,393.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.33x = 13,848.86 × 3,393.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.33x = 46,994,289.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,994,289.09/9,238.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.88

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