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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.41, 13,863.74 and 3,401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.41, 13,863.74 and 3,401.52 is: 5,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.41 : 13,863.74 = 3,401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.41/13,863.74 = 3,401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.41x = 13,863.74 × 3,401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.41x = 47,157,771.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,157,771.88/9,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,101.22

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