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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.91, 13,861.49 and 3,400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.91, 13,861.49 and 3,400.02 is: 5,098.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.91 : 13,861.49 = 3,400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.91/13,861.49 = 3,400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.91x = 13,861.49 × 3,400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.91x = 47,129,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,129,326.23/9,242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.97

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