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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.37, 13,864.95 and 3,398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.37, 13,864.95 and 3,398.54 is: 5,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.37 : 13,864.95 = 3,398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.37/13,864.95 = 3,398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.37x = 13,864.95 × 3,398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.37x = 47,120,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,120,517.85/9,242.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.32

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