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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.35, 13,869.63 and 3,402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.35, 13,869.63 and 3,402.66 is: 5,103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.35 : 13,869.63 = 3,402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.35/13,869.63 = 3,402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.35x = 13,869.63 × 3,402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.35x = 47,193,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,193,635.22/9,247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.48

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