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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.42, 13,861.68 and 3,396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.42, 13,861.68 and 3,396.70 is: 5,096.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.42 : 13,861.68 = 3,396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.42/13,861.68 = 3,396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.42x = 13,861.68 × 3,396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.42x = 47,083,968.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,083,968.46/9,238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.54

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