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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.44, 13,862.02 and 3,396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.44, 13,862.02 and 3,396.59 is: 5,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.44 : 13,862.02 = 3,396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.44/13,862.02 = 3,396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.44x = 13,862.02 × 3,396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.44x = 47,083,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,083,598.51/9,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.38

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