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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.25, 13,871.02 and 3,399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.25, 13,871.02 and 3,399.86 is: 5,102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.25 : 13,871.02 = 3,399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.25/13,871.02 = 3,399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.25x = 13,871.02 × 3,399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.25x = 47,159,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,159,526.06/9,243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.05

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