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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.58, 13,870.23 and 3,402.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.58, 13,870.23 and 3,402.06 is: 5,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.58 : 13,870.23 = 3,402.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.58/13,870.23 = 3,402.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.58x = 13,870.23 × 3,402.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.58x = 47,187,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,187,354.67/9,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.77

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