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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.48, 13,864.46 and 3,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.48, 13,864.46 and 3,404.20 is: 5,103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.48 : 13,864.46 = 3,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.48/13,864.46 = 3,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.48x = 13,864.46 × 3,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.48x = 47,197,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,197,394.73/9,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.81

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