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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.08, 13,854.48 and 3,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.08, 13,854.48 and 3,397.12 is: 5,092.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.08 : 13,854.48 = 3,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.08/13,854.48 = 3,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.08x = 13,854.48 × 3,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.08x = 47,065,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,065,331.10/9,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.50

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