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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.40, 13,858.29 and 3,396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.40, 13,858.29 and 3,396.92 is: 5,092.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.40 : 13,858.29 = 3,396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.40/13,858.29 = 3,396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.40x = 13,858.29 × 3,396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.40x = 47,075,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,075,433.18/9,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.32

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