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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.53, 13,855.48 and 3,397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.53, 13,855.48 and 3,397.70 is: 5,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.53 : 13,855.48 = 3,397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.53/13,855.48 = 3,397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.53x = 13,855.48 × 3,397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.53x = 47,076,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,076,764.40/9,242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,093.49

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