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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.41, 13,869.75 and 3,402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.41, 13,869.75 and 3,402.66 is: 5,103.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.41 : 13,869.75 = 3,402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.41/13,869.75 = 3,402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.41x = 13,869.75 × 3,402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.41x = 47,194,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,194,043.54/9,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.49

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