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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.58, 13,868.73 and 3,401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.58, 13,868.73 and 3,401.06 is: 5,102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.58 : 13,868.73 = 3,401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.58/13,868.73 = 3,401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.58x = 13,868.73 × 3,401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.58x = 47,168,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,168,382.85/9,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.27

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