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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.37, 13,866.45 and 3,399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.37, 13,866.45 and 3,399.54 is: 5,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.37 : 13,866.45 = 3,399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.37/13,866.45 = 3,399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.37x = 13,866.45 × 3,399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.37x = 47,139,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,139,551.43/9,243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.82

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