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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.54, 13,868.58 and 3,402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.54, 13,868.58 and 3,402.78 is: 5,103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.54 : 13,868.58 = 3,402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.54/13,868.58 = 3,402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.54x = 13,868.58 × 3,402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.54x = 47,191,726.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,191,726.65/9,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,103.17

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