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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.16, 13,869.18 and 3,401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.16, 13,869.18 and 3,401.32 is: 5,100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.16 : 13,869.18 = 3,401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.16/13,869.18 = 3,401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.16x = 13,869.18 × 3,401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.16x = 47,173,519.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,173,519.32/9,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,100.30

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