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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.91, 13,870.44 and 3,399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.91, 13,870.44 and 3,399.57 is: 5,101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.91 : 13,870.44 = 3,399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.91/13,870.44 = 3,399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.91x = 13,870.44 × 3,399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.91x = 47,153,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,153,531.71/9,242.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,101.59

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