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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.04, 13,858.08 and 3,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.04, 13,858.08 and 3,398.88 is: 5,095.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.04 : 13,858.08 = 3,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.04/13,858.08 = 3,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.04x = 13,858.08 × 3,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.04x = 47,101,950.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,101,950.95/9,243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,095.94

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