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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.10, 13,869.28 and 3,402.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.10, 13,869.28 and 3,402.34 is: 5,103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.10 : 13,869.28 = 3,402.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.10/13,869.28 = 3,402.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.10x = 13,869.28 × 3,402.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.10x = 47,188,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,188,006.12/9,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.01

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