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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.93, 13,866.89 and 3,401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.93, 13,866.89 and 3,401.64 is: 5,104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.93 : 13,866.89 = 3,401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.93/13,866.89 = 3,401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.93x = 13,866.89 × 3,401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.93x = 47,170,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,170,150.69/9,240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.48

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