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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.36, 13,857.32 and 3,319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.36, 13,857.32 and 3,319.66 is: 4,976.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.36 : 13,857.32 = 3,319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.36/13,857.32 = 3,319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.36x = 13,857.32 × 3,319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.36x = 46,001,590.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,001,590.91/9,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.18

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