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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.97, 13,849.39 and 4,241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.97, 13,849.39 and 4,241.53 is: 6,356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.97 : 13,849.39 = 4,241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.97/13,849.39 = 4,241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.97x = 13,849.39 × 4,241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.97x = 58,742,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,742,603.17/9,240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,356.76

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