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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.71, 13,868.28 and 3,405.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.71, 13,868.28 and 3,405.42 is: 5,108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.71 : 13,868.28 = 3,405.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.71/13,868.28 = 3,405.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.71x = 13,868.28 × 3,405.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.71x = 47,227,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,227,318.08/9,244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.58

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