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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.80, 13,863.32 and 3,402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.80, 13,863.32 and 3,402.52 is: 5,104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.80 : 13,863.32 = 3,402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.80/13,863.32 = 3,402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.80x = 13,863.32 × 3,402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.80x = 47,170,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,170,223.57/9,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.01

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