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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.48, 13,862.96 and 3,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.48, 13,862.96 and 3,403.20 is: 5,102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.48 : 13,862.96 = 3,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.48/13,862.96 = 3,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.48x = 13,862.96 × 3,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.48x = 47,178,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,178,425.47/9,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.31

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