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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.51, 13,852.55 and 3,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.51, 13,852.55 and 3,395.76 is: 5,090.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.51 : 13,852.55 = 3,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.51/13,852.55 = 3,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.51x = 13,852.55 × 3,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.51x = 47,039,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,039,891.73/9,240.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.61

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