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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.44, 13,876.64 and 3,408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.44, 13,876.64 and 3,408.14 is: 5,114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.44 : 13,876.64 = 3,408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.44/13,876.64 = 3,408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.44x = 13,876.64 × 3,408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.44x = 47,293,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,293,531.85/9,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.23

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