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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.20, 13,869.43 and 3,402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.20, 13,869.43 and 3,402.44 is: 5,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.20 : 13,869.43 = 3,402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.20/13,869.43 = 3,402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.20x = 13,869.43 × 3,402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.20x = 47,189,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,189,903.41/9,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.16

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