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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.91, 13,869 and 3,402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.91, 13,869 and 3,402.16 is: 5,102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.91 : 13,869 = 3,402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.91/13,869 = 3,402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.91x = 13,869 × 3,402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.91x = 47,184,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,184,557.04/9,246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.74

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