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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.51, 13,861.92 and 3,617.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.51, 13,861.92 and 3,617.45 is: 5,426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.51 : 13,861.92 = 3,617.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.51/13,861.92 = 3,617.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.51x = 13,861.92 × 3,617.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.51x = 50,144,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,144,864.00/9,240.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.63

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