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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.40, 13,872.96 and 3,404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.40, 13,872.96 and 3,404.04 is: 5,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.40 : 13,872.96 = 3,404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.40/13,872.96 = 3,404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.40x = 13,872.96 × 3,404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.40x = 47,224,110.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,224,110.76/9,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,106.74

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