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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.37, 13,858.91 and 3,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.37, 13,858.91 and 3,394.52 is: 5,092.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.37 : 13,858.91 = 3,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.37/13,858.91 = 3,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.37x = 13,858.91 × 3,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.37x = 47,044,422.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,044,422.66/9,238.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.29

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