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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.03, 13,854.74 and 3,397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.03, 13,854.74 and 3,397.20 is: 5,092.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.03 : 13,854.74 = 3,397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.03/13,854.74 = 3,397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.03x = 13,854.74 × 3,397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.03x = 47,067,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,067,305.74/9,242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.75

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