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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.96, 13,868.75 and 3,401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.96, 13,868.75 and 3,401.12 is: 5,102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.96 : 13,868.75 = 3,401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.96/13,868.75 = 3,401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.96x = 13,868.75 × 3,401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.96x = 47,169,326.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,169,326.17/9,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.17

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