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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.82, 13,875.69 and 3,407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.82, 13,875.69 and 3,407.53 is: 5,113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.82 : 13,875.69 = 3,407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.82/13,875.69 = 3,407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.82x = 13,875.69 × 3,407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.82x = 47,281,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,281,829.95/9,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.31

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