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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.31, 13,865.93 and 3,401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.31, 13,865.93 and 3,401.02 is: 5,103.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.31 : 13,865.93 = 3,401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.31/13,865.93 = 3,401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.31x = 13,865.93 × 3,401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.31x = 47,158,218.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,158,218.91/9,240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.53

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