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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.66, 13,867.11 and 3,397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.66, 13,867.11 and 3,397.32 is: 5,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.66 : 13,867.11 = 3,397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.66/13,867.11 = 3,397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.66x = 13,867.11 × 3,397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.66x = 47,111,010.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,111,010.15/9,240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.23

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