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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.08, 13,849.98 and 3,394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.08, 13,849.98 and 3,394.12 is: 5,088.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.08 : 13,849.98 = 3,394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.08/13,849.98 = 3,394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.08x = 13,849.98 × 3,394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.08x = 47,008,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,008,494.12/9,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.01

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