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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.82, 13,877.20 and 3,408.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.82, 13,877.20 and 3,408.53 is: 5,114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.82 : 13,877.20 = 3,408.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.82/13,877.20 = 3,408.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.82x = 13,877.20 × 3,408.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.82x = 47,300,855.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300,855.86/9,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.81

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