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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.72, 13,872.75 and 3,401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.72, 13,872.75 and 3,401.38 is: 5,104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.72 : 13,872.75 = 3,401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.72/13,872.75 = 3,401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.72x = 13,872.75 × 3,401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.72x = 47,186,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,186,494.40/9,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.16

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