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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.32, 13,866.80 and 3,399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.32, 13,866.80 and 3,399.17 is: 5,099.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.32 : 13,866.80 = 3,399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.32/13,866.80 = 3,399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.32x = 13,866.80 × 3,399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.32x = 47,135,524.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,135,524.23/9,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.42

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