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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.99, 13,864.37 and 3,398.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.99, 13,864.37 and 3,398.15 is: 5,097.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.99 : 13,864.37 = 3,398.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.99/13,864.37 = 3,398.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.99x = 13,864.37 × 3,398.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.99x = 47,113,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,113,226.59/9,241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,097.74

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