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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.35, 13,876.95 and 3,403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.35, 13,876.95 and 3,403.50 is: 5,107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.35 : 13,876.95 = 3,403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.35/13,876.95 = 3,403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.35x = 13,876.95 × 3,403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.35x = 47,230,199.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230,199.33/9,247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.43

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