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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.46, 13,857.69 and 3,392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.46, 13,857.69 and 3,392.54 is: 5,088.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.46 : 13,857.69 = 3,392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.46/13,857.69 = 3,392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.46x = 13,857.69 × 3,392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.46x = 47,012,767.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,012,767.63/9,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.81

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