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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.31, 13,869.33 and 3,401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.31, 13,869.33 and 3,401.46 is: 5,102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.31 : 13,869.33 = 3,401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.31/13,869.33 = 3,401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.31x = 13,869.33 × 3,401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.31x = 47,175,958.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175,958.47/9,245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.69

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