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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.93, 13,868.39 and 3,402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.93, 13,868.39 and 3,402.64 is: 5,105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.93 : 13,868.39 = 3,402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.93/13,868.39 = 3,402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.93x = 13,868.39 × 3,402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.93x = 47,189,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,189,121.54/9,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.98

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