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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.24, 13,863.36 and 3,398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.24, 13,863.36 and 3,398.90 is: 5,098.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.24 : 13,863.36 = 3,398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.24/13,863.36 = 3,398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.24x = 13,863.36 × 3,398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.24x = 47,120,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,120,174.30/9,242.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.35

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