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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.04, 13,873.42 and 3,699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.04, 13,873.42 and 3,699.24 is: 5,553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.04 : 13,873.42 = 3,699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.04/13,873.42 = 3,699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.04x = 13,873.42 × 3,699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.04x = 51,321,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,321,110.20/9,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.01

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