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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.50, 13,869.90 and 3,399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.50, 13,869.90 and 3,399.11 is: 5,100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.50 : 13,869.90 = 3,399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.50/13,869.90 = 3,399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.50x = 13,869.90 × 3,399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.50x = 47,145,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,145,350.46/9,242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.93

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