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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.40, 13,872.68 and 3,401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.40, 13,872.68 and 3,401.08 is: 5,103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.40 : 13,872.68 = 3,401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.40/13,872.68 = 3,401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.40x = 13,872.68 × 3,401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.40x = 47,182,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,182,094.49/9,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.86

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